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• Upper Bucks Free Press • September 2015
What’s Going On in Upper Bucks? September 2 to 6
9th Annual Upper Black Eddy Carnival 6pm-11pm daily (fireworks Sat night, r/d Sun.), Bridgeton AA, 1340 Bridgeton Hill Rd, info: 267-733-2397
September 5
Car Show & Community Day 4pm-9pm rain/shine. $5/entered car, refreshments available, at Springfield Church of the Brethren, 920 Passer Rd, Coopersburg, 610-282-0116 Lily’s Loop 5K Family Fun Run, Walk, or Stroll Event. Little Lehigh Parkway, Allentown. Details/registration at lilyshopefoundation.org/lilys-loop
September 6
Lenape Village Public Tour, 1pm at Churchville Nature Ctr., $8/pp, reservations requested., 501 Churchville Ln. Info: 215357-4005, churchvillenaturecenter.org
September 7 September 8
– Labor Day
“A Life Of My Own: Meeting Eleanor Roosevelt” performed at 6:30pm meeting of Perkasie Histor. Soc. at First United Methodist, 5th & Market Sts, Perkasie. Reserve $12/ dinner by Sept 4 at 215-257-1322
September 9
ESL (English as Second Language) registration for free classes, 5pm-7pm at Quakertown Community School Freshman Ctr, 349 S 9th St, Quakertown, contact Diane Blodgett: deblodgett@verizon.net
September 10
‘Integrated Health: Medical Psychiatric Home’ by Dr. Rifai, (refreshmts 12:30pm1pm, program 1pm-3pm) West End Fire Co, 1319 Park Ave, Quakertown, info/RSVP by 9/7 at 610-965-9021 x221 or tsemmel@ newvitaewellness.com Citizens for Constitutional Govt meeting 7pm at Quakertown Library, 401 W Mill St, Qtown. Speaker: Judge Paul Panepinto (inside view of the judicial system), more info at http://ccg-pa.org AARP Mtg 1pm at First Church of Christ, 151 S 4th St, Quakertown. Speaker: Mike Bannon (BC Dept of Consumer Protection) will talk about scams aimed at Seniors. 215-536-7712 Prime Time Health Walk for Seniors 10am1pm at Fischer’s Park, (pre-registered by 8/26)
September 11
– Patriot Day
Penny Party at Tylersport Firehouse, 125 Ridge Rd, doors open 6pm. Free hot dog/chocolate milk w/$2 admission (other food avail. for purchase), 215-257-5900 x7
September 12
Concert in Grove/Community Picnic by Valley Choral Soc. (Beatles & choir music), St. John’s Lutheran of Spinnerstown, 1565 Sleepy Hollow Rd. Free, r/d Sep13. stjohnsofspinnerstown.org or 215-536-0734 138th Oyster Picnic 12noon-6:30pm, Old Goshenhoppen Church, 2092 Church Rd, Woxall. Music all day. Kids’ activities 2pm4pm at Green Lane Park. Info: 610-287-9781 or ogrc.org (r/d Sept 13) Mother’s Market 9am-1pm at Milford Twp Histor. Soc., 1580 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Spinnerstown. Baked goods & light refreshmts for purchase, $8/space, call 267-374-1090 Annual Chicken BBQ & Bake Sale, 4pm7pm at Quakertown United Methodist, 1875 Freier Rd, Qtown, $10/adults, $4/ages 4-10, info 215-536-4992
Sportsman’s Expo 8am-2pm at Quakertown Fire Co, 505 W Broad St, Qtwn. Adm: $3/ adults, free under age 13, breakfast/lunch avail. Vendors call Jim 215-538-3755,qfc1.org Family Walkathon/Fitness Day 9:30am at Robert O. Keller Park in Richland Twp (next to Twp Bldg), 1328 California Rd. Benefits CDP in Quakertown Annual Wine Festival, 12noon-6pm at St. Peter’s Lutheran, 1530 Augsburg Dr, Hilltown. 60+ exhibitors, BBQ, music. Tkts: $15/adv, $25/at door, ($5/driver, $4/kids over 12), info: Mike 215-453-2051 Yard Sale 8am-2pm at Faith UCC, 5992 Rte 378, Center Valley, $10/space, 610-797-4635 Longaberger, Coach Gift cards, Cash prizes Bingo, open 12:30pm at Riegelsville Firehouse, 333 Delaware Rd, Riegelsville, info: 610-749-0830 Celtic Singer/Songwriter Charlie Zahm (popular soloist) performs 7pm (open 6pm) at Encore, 312 Alumni Ave, Harleysville. Open to the public, tkts/$12, call 215-256-6900
September 12 & 13
Bevilacqua & Boardman (sculptor & painter) at historic Stover Mill Gallery, 852 River Rd (Rte 32), Erwinna, PA. Opening reception Sat 9/12 w/lite refreshmts, then 1pm-5pm every Sat/Sun through Oct 4 Doylestown Arts Festival 10am-5pm both days, free event, 160+ artisans, 5 stages of live music, two food courts, kids activities, cycling races, more. Free parking, visit website: doylestownartsfestival.com Star Wars Collectibles Exhibit, 12noon-4pm both days at Sellersville Museum, 120 East Church St, free admission, (wheelchair accessible to 2nd floor) 215-257-5253 Traditional Artisan Show (Sat 10am5pm) (Sun 10am-4pm) at Delaware Valley College, 700 E Butler St, Doylestown. 40+ artisans from 12 States, $8/pp, BedminsterTraditionalArtisanShow.com
September 13
– Grandparents Day
Buffet Breakfast 8am-1pm at Silverdale Fire Co, 111 West Main St. $7/adults, $4/ages 6-12, free under 6 Kids Fun Triathlon (ages 7-15) at UBYMCA, 401 Fairview Ave, Quakertown. Must pre-register, Megan 215-536-9622 or megan.gelsebach@ubymca.org Cruise w/the Motorvators (food drive) at Dairy Queen, Rte 309, Quakertown, details at 215-536-7490 Perkasie Lions Chicken BBQ, 12noon-3pm or sold out. $10/adults, $7/kids. Eat in or takeout. Perkasie Borough Park, 5th St & Park Ave. 215-453-7127, leave message St. Luke’s Land & Lake Adventure 12noon-3pm at Nockamixon State Park, 1542 Mountain View Dr, Quakertown, details/register at sluhn.org/adventure AAUW annual Membership Tea 2pm-4pm at Delaware Valley Univ. Life Science Bldg, 700 East Butler Ave, Doylestown. RSVP by Sept 5, info: 215-794-3717 or deborah.a.nugent@gmail.com (aauw-pa.org)
September 15
Golf Outing at Locust Valley Golf Club, Coopersburg. Details/info: Trumbauersville Lions Club, Keith 215-536-4455, Gary 215536-3089, Otto 215-536-6754 Food Truck/Art Show Event, 5pm at UBYMCA, Fairview Ave, Quakertown, 215-536-YMCA
September 16
Fundraiser for John Rivers Memorial, VFW Post 11322 at Ecco Domani (3pm-9pm), 216 East Fairmount St, Coopersburg . (dine in & to-go orders), info: 215-529-0500 or 267-9924973 & leave message Kick-off Picnic 6pm for “Wed. Night Happenings” at Quakertown Church of the Brethren. Meat, rolls, drinks provided, bring a covered dish to share.quakertowncob.org or 215-536-7510
September 18
Antiques Appraisal Fair, 6pm at Faith UCC, Rte 378, Center Valley, refreshments avail., tkt/info: 610-282-2248 Food Truck/Art Show Event 5pm-10pm at Upper Bucks YMCA, 401 Fairview Ave, Quakertown. Music/entertainment, info: 215-536-YMCA (rain/shine)
September 19
LCR 16th Annual Open House, 10am-3pm, Food, music, horse drawn wagon rides, kids games, pet portraits, face painting, silent auction, petting zoo, pony rides, K-9 police, & much more. 9 Beck Rd, Quakertown, info: lastchanceranch.org 8th Annual Fall Festival 10am-4pm at Hartzel-Strassburger Homestead in Sellersville. Tours, artisans, demos, animals, antique appraisals (limit 3, $5 ea.), and more. Free adm. r/s, info at 267-614-9174 Prime Rib Dinner 4pm-7pm, sponsored by Trumbauersville Fire Co, info at 215-5362518 or 215-536-1998 24th Annual Coopersburg Community Day, 10am-5pm at Living Memorial Park, Rte 309 & Fairmount St. Register at CoopersburgCommunityDay.org and find your category and contact person. Riegelsville Library Flea Mkt, 9am-3pm at 615 Easton Rd, Riegelsville. $15/space, 908-319-3706 3rd Annual 5K Lake Run, regis: 7:30am, race: 9am. Kids Fun Run is free, prizes to top group winners. Race is on paved bike path at Lake Nockamixon. Event website: sjbotssville.org, info: 215-536-2376 Richlandtown Community Day, Boroughwide yard sales 8am-12noon, Community picnic 2pm-5pm at Benner Memorial Park, 1260 Cherry Rd. Food, live music, kids games, vendors, & citizen awards 8th Annual POQ Softball Tournament, first games 8:30am, championship at 4:15, North Penn Gun Club, Tollgate Road, Trumbauersville.www.prideofquakertown.org
September 19 & 20
16th Annual Village Renaissance Faire, 11am-6pm at Middletown Grange Fairgrounds, 576 Penns Park, Wrightstown PA 267-304-8060, villagefaire.org
September 20
47th Pennridge Gallery of the Arts 12noon-5pm, Main St, Sellersville (crafts, entertainment, food, fun), GalleryOfTheArts.org
September 23
– Autumn Begins
1st “Wednesday Night of Happenings” at Quakertown Church of the Brethren, 6:45pm8pm for K thru 12th grades, recreation, snacks, & Bible story time. Info: quakertowncob.org or 215-536-7510
Chick Fil A Spirit Night (portion of proceeds donated to UBYMCA), 5pm-8pm, Rte 309 in Quakertown
September 25
Autumn Daze Dinner Dance w/Kevin Kelton Orchestra, Pennridge Commun. Ctr, 146 East Main St, Perkasie, 215-453-7027 or pennridgecenter.org (dinner reserve. required, call for price) (dance only is $10) Designer Bag Bingo, doors open 6pm at Benner Hall, Richlandtown PA. Support QSC White Tigers, $25/tkts at 267-549-3568, $30/at door
September 26
Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast (for John Rivers Veterans Ctr) 8am-10am at Applebee’s, 145 N West End Blvd, Quakertown. $7/adults, $4.50/ages 5-10 (VFW info at 215-529-0500 or 267-992-4973) All-U-Can-Eat Turkey Supper, 4pm-7pm at Solomon’s UCC, 2990 Bedminster Rd, Perkasie (Rte 113), Adults/$11, Take-outs/$12, info: solomonsucc.org or 215-795-2668 50th Anniv./Grand Opening Celebration of Upper Bucks Visitors Museum, 4pm-6pm ribbon cutting/Qtown Band at 21 N Main St. 6pm-10pm Cocktails, dinner, entertainmt, silent auction at McCoole’s. Tkts/$50pp at Visitor Center. Springfield Twp Community Day 10am4pm, Silver Creek Grove, 2943 Rte 212, Springtown. “Barns-Heart & Soul of Our Farming Community”- Car show, exhibits, food, 610-346-6700 x11 or st-cd.org
September 27
All-U-Can-Eat Breakfast at Haycock Fire Co, 8am-12noon, at 850 Old Bethlehem Rd, Quakertown. $7/adults, $5/ages 4-7, free/age 3 & under, info: 215-536-2224, haycockfire.org Concert by Brothers in Grace Quartet, 1:30pm at First Church of the Brethren, 455 Trumbauersville Rd, Quakertown. A love offering will be taken, 215-536-7510
September 29
Penn Foundation Autumn Event featuring ABC News Anchor Dan Harris, Silent Auction 5:30pm, Main Event 7:30pm, Calvary Church Auditorium, Route 113, Souderton. Tickets $20, 4 for $60. Info: 267-404-5937 or pennfoundation.org
October 2
Bag Bingo (Vera Bradley/Thirty-one/ Coach) 6pm doors & kitchen open, raffles, silent auction, Trumbauersville Fire Co, 142 North Main St, Tkts: adv/$20, door/$25, 267-374-7762, bucks58fire.com
October 3
2015 Fall Rabies Clinic 11am-3pm at LCR, 9 Beck Rd, Quakertown. Call 215-538-2510 or lastchanceranch.org for pricing Flea Mkt/Apple Dumpling Family Fun Event, quilt raffle, etc. 9am-1pm at St. John’s Lutheran, 910 Allentown Rd, West Rockhill Twp, $15/space, info: 215-257-6104 or 215-257-0177 Bark For Life Canine Fun Event 10am-2pm, Green Lane Park, 2144 Snyder Rd, Green Lane. 1-mile dog walk, games, vendors. Sign up: relayforlife.org/barkpaupperperk or Janine at u.p.barkforlife@gmail.com
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What’s Going On in Upper Bucks?
October 3
Flea Mkt/Craft Show 8am-3pm (r/d Oct 11) at Southern Lehigh Living Memorial Park, Rte 309 & Fairmount St, Coopersburg, 1-800-405-2773 or uslionsclub.com Adopt-A-Highway Fall Clean up 8am10am, volunteers will meet at CDP’s parking lot at Rte 313 & Thatcher Rd, Quakertown. Info: stephanie.weachter@ubymca.org
October 4
Coach/Vera Bradley Bingo, also gift certificates from local businesses, open 12noon at Sellersville Firehouse, 2 N Main St. Tkts: adv/$25, at door/$30. Call PYSA for tkts at 267-625-6968
October 8
AARP Meeting 1pm at First United Church of Christ, 151 S 4th St, Quakertown. Speaker: Rep. Craig Staats will be here. 215-536-7712
October 10
“Autumn Cruise” Car Show & Scarecrow Competition 11am-3pm (r/d Oct 11), all makes, models, years. Walnut Street Park, Main & Walnut Sts, Richlandtown. 267-371-4508 or Richlandtownborough.org
October 11
Cruise w/the Motorvator’s 3pm-7pm at Dairy Queen, Rte 309, Quakertown. $1 per car donation goes to Children’s Hosp. of Phila. (CHoP), details at 215-536-7490
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Sellersville Museum to Host Star Wars Collectibles Exhibit
The Sellersville Historical and Achievement Authority announces that the Sellersville Museum will be open Saturday and Sunday, September 12 and 13, 2015 hosting a special exhibit, “STAR WARS COLLECTIBLES”. In observance of the 38th anniversary of the release of the first Star Wars Movie, the Museum will be filled with hundreds of Star Wars collectibles and memorabilia. The exhibit will courtesy of members of the Pennsylvania Star Wars Collecting Society, in memory of fellow collector and exhibitor, Brad Kulp, of Perkasie. Vintage and modern Star Wars toys, games and collectibles will be on display in-
cluding R2D2, authentic screen-used props, autographs, artwork, foreign and rare collectibles, and much more. The Museum will be open from 12:00 Noon until 4:00 PM each day. As always, admission is free. A fun and educational family afternoon is guaranteed. The Sellersville Museum is wheelchair accessible and has a chairlift to assist visitors to the second floor. The Museum is located next to the Sellersville Borough Office at 120 East Church Street, Sellersville. Call (215) 257-5253 for more information. “May the Force be with you.”
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Facing our Fears
What do I mean by this facing our fears??? It can be our fears about anything but specifically related to what it is that we want in our life in all areas. I often talk about the importance of identifying and understanding the relationships that we have with others and being true to ourselves. So many times I believe we do things out of our need to please others because it is easier than having to “face our fears” about doing it differently. Fear can be immobilizing for some of us and for others it can push us beyond our limits which can be rewarding and empowering. The trick or reality is that we must look within ourselves and ask “Am I living my life with courage?” Because courage is the willingness to look fear right in the face and say “Fear does not control me any longer”. I think most of us go about our daily business and do not realize that the reason we are not doing certain things in our life is because of fear. We like to say it is about time, money or lack of care but is that really the truth?? It is just easier to buy into that thought process than to actually embrace the idea that we are the ones who are holding ourselves back from the joy and peace that we are seeking in our lives. Facing our fears is all about taking the risk; the plunge into the unknown… no one likes the unknown. All of us secretly like to know what is going to happen and that things will be smelling like roses. However the truth is it all depends on the fear we are facing and how we proceed in addressing it.
For example if we want to end a relationship: the most important thing to do is to have clarity about why and that in order for us to feel free we must be honest about how we feel about this person. And that regardless of how painful and difficult this will be for us and the possibility that the other person will be hurt and not want this to end. The risk needs to outweigh the fear and the possible outcome. Living a lie to avoid conflict is not healthy for us if we want to be happy. We are not responsible for how others will feel with our decision. In the end facing our fears will set us free. We no longer live with feelings of obligation and responsibility towards others when it is at our own expense. By no means is this an easy thing to do but nothing ever really is when it comes to having courage to face our fears. I can almost with certainty tell you that when you honor yourself and know that your intentions are for the good of self and others than you will feel empowered and in some cases relieved. To feel burdened, to feel fearful is not living your life. Courage is truly a gift that you can give yourself. Look at what is happening in your life and ask yourself is this what I want? Embrace every opportunity for change and growth with courage and conviction and as Dr. Susan Jeffers would say “Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway”. My belief is that “all persons are truly greater than they think they are.” Susan V. Brewer is a Certified Life Coach and Psychotherapist in the Upper Bucks County Area. She can be reached at 215-872-4219. Visit her website at www.balancelife4u.com.
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Ongoing Events & Resources Evening Bird Walks (Weds in Sept) 6pm7:30pm, bring binoculars, enjoy cooling temps on trails at Peace Valley Nature Ctr, 170 N Chapman Rd, Doylestown, 215-345-7860, peacevalleynaturecenter.org Sept. to May – “Wed. Night Happenings” at Quakertown Church of the Brethren, 6:45pm8pm for Kindergarten thru 12th grade, info at quakertowncob.org or 215-536-7510 Weekends & holidays now to Sept 27, country music, bingo, PA Dutch food at Alburtis Park, open 12noon-8pm. Bands on stage 3pm-7pm. Info: 610-463-7725 or alburtispark.net Now thru Sept 6 Let’s Powwow! exhibit 10am4pm, Native American dance, etc. $5/adult, $4/ senior, age 12-17, free under 12. Museum of Indian Culture, Allentown, 610-797-2121, museumofindianculture.org Until Sept 7 “To Save Our Fellow Citizens” Volunteer Firefighting 18001875, Exhibit is at Mercer Museum, Pine & Ashland Sts, Doylestown, 215-345-0210 or mercermuseum.org Oct 26 to Nov 20, Thanksgiving Food Drive at UBYMCA, 401 Fairview Ave, Quakertown. Donations of non-perishable food items to be donated to Quakertown Food Pantry for families in need, ubymca.org Hoagie Sales 2nd Monday of month (except July/August) at Trumbauersville Fire Co, 142 North Main St, advance orders due Wed. before. $5.25-$5.75, info/order: Kim 215-536-1998 or bucks58fire.com Saturday Bird Walks 8am on trails at Peace Valley Nature Ctr.in Doylestown. Bring binoculars, suitable for adults & over age 12 w/adult. $2 donation, 215-345-7860, peacevalleynaturecenter.org AARP Chapter #3377 meets 2nd Thurs each month, 1pm in fellowship hall (Sept through May) at First United Church of Christ, 151 S 4th St, Quakertown, 215-536-7712 All Veterans invited to join Forrest Lodge VFW, 2118 Old Bethlehem Pike, Sellersville. Call Frank 215-679-7770 Veterans invited 7:30pm, fourth Monday each month at VFW Post 3405, at 211 E Fairmount St, Coopersburg. Call for details at 610-282-1840 Veterans invited 1:30pm, second Sunday each month at John Rivers Memorial VFW Post
11322, 41 Belmont Ave, Quakertown, 267-3719636 Bring DD 214 for proof eligibility. PetSmart Adoption Day on 2nd Saturdays, 11am-3pm, PetSmart, 620 N.West End Blvd, Qkrtwn, 215-538-2843 lastchanceranch.org Neighbors Adoption Day, 2nd Saturday each month, 10am-1pm, Neighbors Home & Garden, 38 Main St, Hellertown, 610-838-7000 Last Chance Ranch Volunteer Orientation/ Tour, 1st Saturday each month, 10am-11am in front of Horse Barn, 9 Beck Rd, Quakertown, 215-538-2510 lastchanceranch.org Meet the Dogs at LCR, 12noon-3pm, Saturdays (weather permitting), 9 Beck Rd, Qkrtwn, 215-538-2510 lastchanceranch.org. Singles Connection for adults meets Thursdays for social evening, 7pm at Silverdale Brethren in Christ Church, 165 W. Main St, Silverdale. 215-593-9995 carolonline1@ verizon.net Doylestown Singles Soc. Intermediate Bridge Club meets every Tues. 7pm at a private residence in Doylestown. Info at 215-340-7604 or shalstrick@comcast.net
Support & Service Groups
Sisters U Monthly Meetings 7pm-9pm the third Thurs every month, stef@sistersu.com Bullying Prevention Support Group 6:30pm-7:30pm every Wed at UBYMCA in Quakertown. Free. advance registration required: 215-750-7220 SOS Bereavement After Suicide – Family Support Group meets at St. Luke’s Quakertown Hospital twice monthly, info/details call 215-536-5143 Brain Injury Family/Spousal/Partner Support Group 6pm-8pm the third Monday every month at First UCC, Church Parlor, 4th & Park Ave, Quakertown, 215-538-3488 Caregiver Support Group meetings last Thurs. of every month, Independence Court of Quakertown, 1660 Park Ave, (meal provided), RSVP: 215-541-9030 to attend a meeting. Caregiver Support Group 4pm-5pm, meets 4th Thur. of month, Hidden Meadows, 340 Farmers Ln, Sellersville, (tour & complimentary lunch), 267-429-3931, hiddenmeadows ontheridge.com Upper Bucks Clinic, free medical care Mon & Wed 5:30pm-8:30pm to uninsured low-income
residents of Upper Bucks Co w/no medical insurance & meet guidelines. Info: 215-538-4774, 267-404-7100 Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group meets 4pm, 4th Thurs of month, Hidden Meadows on the Ridge, 340 Farmers Ln, Sellersville. RSVP 267-429-3931 Alzheimer’s Assoc. Support Group, 3:30pm5:00pm, meets 2nd Thursday every month, Phoebe Richland Health Care Ctr, 108 S. Main St, Richlandtown. Free, more info: Social Services 267-371-4517 NOVA (Network Of Victim Assistance) Support Groups, Information, Guidance, NOVA hotline 1-800-675-6900. www.NOVABucks.org Overeaters Anonymous meets every Thursday 10am-11am, West Swamp Mennonite Church, 2501 Allentown Rd, Quakertown, No dues, free babysitting, 215-538-3195 Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Sunday at 7pm, Grand View Hosp. info at 215-923-7900 Bedminster Nar-Anon meets Tuesdays 7:30pm-8:30pm, Deep Run West Mennonite, 1008 Deep Run Rd, Perkasie, for family/friends of those struggling w/addiction, Bedminster. naranon@yahoo.com Doylestown Nar-Anon meets Wednesdays 6pm at Summit Behavioral Health, 702 Hyde Park, Doylestown. Call 215-589-7111 for directions and info. A Woman’s Place (support for domestic abuse/violence) 24-hour Hotline 1-800-220w8116, www.awomansplace.org Kiwanis meetings 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month, 12:30pm at Dominick’s Pizza, Quakertown Quakertown Lions Club meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays each month, 7pm at John’s Plain & Fancy Restaurant, Quakertown Quakertown Rotary Club meets (1st & 3rd Tues 7:30am at John’s Plain & Fancy Restaurant) (2nd, 4th, & 5th Tues 6pm at Spinnerstown Hotel) Business Networking International (BNI) meets every Thursday 7am-8:30am at John’s Plain & Fancy Restaurant in Quakertown, membership info: James Dodson – jamescovie@yahoo.com Believers in Business (Qtwn Chapter) meets 2nd & 4th Friday each month, 7:30am-9am at
John’s Plain & Fancy Restaurant in Quakertown, info at 610-762-8054
Community Meals
“Fourth Sunday” Breakfast every month, 8am-1pm, all-you-can-eat buffet, $8/adults, $4/ kids, (Easter Egg hunt in April), Lwr Milford Fire Co, 1601 Limeport Pk, Coopersburg Free Community Dinner third Wed. of month. 5:30pm-6:30pm, Christ Community Bible Church, 1830 N. Ridge Rd, Perkasie, 215-257-7318 Free Community Meals 6pm at Richland Friends Quaker Meeting on second, fourth & fifth Weds. every month. Mill Rd & Main St off Route 309, Qtwn, 215-538-7555 Community Meal-every third Thursday of the month, 5:30pm-6:30pm, First UCC, 4th & Park, Quakertown, 215-536-4447 Free Community Dinner first Thurs. of month, 5:45pm at the Yerger Bldg across the street from Trinity Lutheran, 102 N Hellertown Ave, Quakertown
Bingo
Bingo at Encore Experiences, 2nd Saturday of month, 1pm-4pm, lunch available to buy, (lots of $$ specials), 312 Alumni Ave, Harleysville, details: 215-256-6900 Bingo at Milford Twp Fire Hall every Thur, 12:15pm (first Thur. of month has $50 Jackpot), 2183 Milford Square Pike, Quakertown, 215-536-3066 Bingo at West End Fire Co every Wed, doors open 5:30pm, (refreshments avail, smokefree), cash prizes, 1319 Park Ave, Quakertown, 215-536-6130 Bingo at Richland Twp Fire & Rescue every Tues. doors open 5:30pm, 64 Shelly Rd, Qtwn. 215-536-7226 Bingo at Great Swamp Fish & Game every Sat. night, open 4pm, games 6:30pm, kitchen open. Free coffee, 2650 Schukraft & Camp Rock Hill Rd, Qtwn, 215-536-8820 Bingo at Sellersville Fire Co. every Thurs. opens 5:30pm, 2 N. Main St, 215-257-4028 Bingo at Tylersport Fire Co. every Tues. opens 5:30pm, 125 Ridge Rd, 215-257-5900 Jackpot Bingo at Red Hill Fire Co Social Hall 3rd Friday every month, opens 6pm, games 7pm, 82 E 5th St, Red Hill Bingo at American Legion Post 397 every 1st & 3rd Friday of the month, opens 6pm, snacks available, 935 Main St, Hellertown, 484-851-3624
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Country Doctors
This past weekend I was talking to Nan (Smith) Krauss when we both attended the Organ Recital at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Spinnerstown to commemorate the payoff of their Walker organ. As I drove home I thought back to the day that both Nan and I attended the Lutheran Church in Richlandtown. Nan and her brother Ned are lifelong friends and classmates of the Class of ’61. Nan’s father was the local Doctor of Richlandtown. I never knew his name until later in life—he was always known as “Doc” Smith. Matter of fact, their older brother Paul sometimes was given the moniker of “Doc” by his friends. Dr. Walter Smith, as I understand, was a Doctor who served his country during the Second World War. Settling in Richlandtown; we were blessed by his being a local M.D. in what was then known as a “Country Doctor” Today as we enter the Doctor’s office and are approached by a staff of two people and later the doctor: first the clerk asking for various cards, then another person reviewing next thing to your life history and taking vital signs, then finally the wrap on the door and the doctor appears. The doctor walks in with the his or her lap top computer and reviews the information just taken, then (in their timed- hospital associated office visit) finally asked what is the reason for your visit. Many doctors don’t even get time to look at you away from their computer, to have that personal touch in your visit. The assistant that was with you did all the vitals so that is not done by the doctor. Sometimes they will check your breathing or suppress your tongue to check your throat. I am fortunate to have a few doctors I visit that still were part of the old school and dig a little deeper into the symptoms and even answer questions! They then type in their analysis of the visit, suggested medications, and when they want to see you again. After that they bid you good-bye and go on to the next patient in the next little impersonal cubicle! Back in the day, if you were very sick, the doctors came out in their car (usually a Buick or Packard) to your home and paid you a visit so you didn’t have to go out in the nasty weather. Besides back then many mothers didn’t drive and the family car was with dad at work. If you went to the office with your dad in the evening you waited (No appointments) with all the others to see the doctor. The doctor would examine you without an assistant, go over with
you or your parent all symptoms, explain about the symptoms to you, and tell you what to do to “get better.” He then would go into the back room and get either “usually little pink pills” or “upset stomach or cough” syrup, put their label on it with instructions, and send you out to the nurse/assistant to collect the $5.00 for the visit! That same nurse/assistant would help him if there was an injury or a patient who needed physical help to be attended to. After we had a phone in our home (1950) the nurse or doctor would sometimes call to see how the patient was doing if the person was severely sick. After the advent of the departure of oneroom schools; the schools always had a school nurse. If you hurt yourself while at school the nurse would fix you up. If you felt sick the teacher would send you to the nurse. They were even allowed to give you over-the-counter medication. I remember “Young” Doctor Weisel (another Class of ‘61’s father), giving me a school medical exam in the basement of the Quakertown Hospital. All kids were given these periodic physicals. Can you imagine that happening today? I miss having that relationship with a doctor when I feel ill. Have we progressed into regression of what the healing profession is all about? Sometimes it would be nice to experience that feeling that the doctor is really concerned about you and not so concerned about covering all the legal and government aspects. Back then not many persons had medical insurance or government programs that the doctor had to answer to. Remember the charge was $5.00 INCLUDING medicine. I remember still going to Doctor Stan Moyer for $5.00 even after my wife and I got married in 1974 with those circumstances! Can you imagine the lawsuits that would occur if Doctors gave out medicine? I again am lucky to have a doctor who still shows that caring as my family doctor. We have gone to him after Doc Moyer retired and I truly will miss him if he ever retires. In closing, I wish to say that I am glad that I experienced the last of the country doctors such as Dr Walter Smith, Pappy Weisel, Young Doctor Weisel, and Doctor Stanley Moyer. They were all doctors I went to and were a fraternity of doctors in the area that were the Last of the Country Doctors. You no longer see the Black Buick pull up and the doctor exit with his big black bag. I pity the doctors of today who still have that desire to help their patients and are held back by “The System”. They too would probably enjoy being a “Country Doctor! “
Giant Leap Is Actually a Small Step It’s hard to believe that we landed on the moon forty-six years ago this past July. Anyone living at that time will easily recall Neil Armstrong’s first words – “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for
mankind.” Honestly, how did we ever do it? We did it with discipline, focus, drive, determination, newly developed technology, and pushing ourselves with a desire to make a change for the better. Change usually is good when the circumstances are well thought out and planned to make a situation better. Our society and culture evolves and so do we. If we see a problem, we want to fix it. Sticking with the old well-worn shoe is comfortable, but a change to something new is always needed eventually. Let me make this relative to you. In the political arena, let’s say Dumb & Dumber have been around for a while doing the same old tap dance providing lip service, making no headway, impeding the quality of life, raising your taxes three times in five years, and padding their lifestyle with free benefits. We’re used to Dumb & Dumber like a familiar old worn pair of shoes and somewhat afraid taking that ‘giant leap’ having others do the driving. However, in reality that giant leap is actually an excellent small step for positive change to make community life much better. Throw out the old shoes, get a new pair, and feel better that you made a positive change. The same can be stated about hearing. For many decades, we are so comfortable and accustomed to our own natural, human hearing. Most people from birth to mid-forties have normal hearing and are without any receptive communication difficulty. Hey, we’re used to the way things are; our own ears and hearing. Then little adverse changes in our hearing acuity creep in without us noticing at that age. We’re not 20 years old anymore. Now we are 45, 50, 55 or older. We still think we can leap across that car hood like a suave private detective from the 1970’s or 1980’s. Right? Remember Dan August or Matt Huston? In reality, we are walking around the front of the car to get to the other side now. You may not have noticed, but your spouse, family, friends, and coworkers already have. The volume control on the
television is higher than before, you ask people to repeat what they said, you mistake some other words, and it is tougher to join in on casual conversation. It looks like those ‘shoes’ (your ears and hearing) have become old and worn out. Yes, it is tough to make a change. You are used to the way things are, just nice and comfy. You may not think there is a problem, but everyone else has. From your perspective, you’re intimidated by a ‘giant leap’ in making a change for better hearing. However, it is a ‘small step.’ That small step is to get a complete audiological evaluation. Basically, get your hearing tested. You need to realize your hearing has changed and not in a positive way. Time has marched on and so has your hearing. It happens. The opportunity is to make a change for the better. After you have been evaluated by a private practice audiologist, this professional will discuss the results and recommendations. The audiologist will make everything relative to you in a way that you can understand what has happened, where you are now, and what needs to be done to compensate for your concerns. If your results indicate that your hearing has gotten worse (essentially you’re using old shoes), they will recommend a new pair. That is…..a new pair of hearing aids. It is nothing to be afraid of. With new hearing aids and a customized plan tailored for you, a positive change will make you feel rejuvenated. Good hearing help is a phone call away. Avoid the ads from salespeople offering a free hearing test. Nothing is free except for bad advice. Contact a private practice audiologist today and schedule an appointment for a complete evaluation that takes about thirty minutes and is covered by most insurance. Isn’t it time that you threw out that old pair of shoes and got some new ones? Mr. Murphy has had a bilateral mild-to-moderate sensor-ineural hearing loss all his life and is a binaural in-the-canal hearing aid user. Mr. Murphy has been in practice in Pennsylvania since receiving his Master of Education in Audiology from University of Virginia in the Spring of 1987. Mr. Murphy is affiliated with a number of hearing related national and international organizations.
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Somers Receives Eagle Scout Honor
A Court of Honor was held for Cameron Somers of Boy Scout Troop 334, chartered to Chestnut Hill United Church of Christ in Coopersburg. He reached a lifetime goal by earning his Eagle Scout badge. It took over 80 hours and 33 merit badges, but his Eagle project was completed by creating a fire pit and paver patio at Chestnut Hill United Church of Christ in Coopersburg. Cameron would like to thank his family, troop, leaders, council, church, community, and volunteers who supported him along the way. He is proud
to follow in his father’s footsteps as an Eagle Scout. He will continue to be a member of Troop 334 and encourage others to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. The fact that a boy is an Eagle Scout has always carried with it a special significance, not only in Scouting but also for the young man as he enters higher education, business or industry, and community service. Around seven percent of all Boy Scouts in Minsi Trails Council earn the rank of Eagle Scout. Learn more at www.minsitrails.com.
Did you know? On August 21, 1912, Arthur R. Eldred of Oceanside, NY, became the first young man in America to earn the Eagle Scout award. More than one million Boy Scouts have now earned the rank since 1911.
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St. John’s Lutheran to Hold Water Well Block Party
St. John’s Lutheran Richlandtown, PA is one of nearly 10,000 congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) participating in “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015. Across the country, thousands of ELCA members are engaging in service work to make a positive change in their communities, build and deepen relationships and share God’s love. St. John’s, together with local businesses and organizations including the Richlandtown Fire Company, is hosting a Water Well Block Party for the Richlandtown and Quakertown Communities on Sunday September 13 from 12-3 at St. John’s 4 South Main St. Richlandtown PA 18955. It will be a fun afternoon for families with water events, live music, food and drinks. The Block Party is free, we are just asking for donations at the event to help provide a deep-water well for a community in Malawi, Africa that has no ac-
cess to clean water. This is the final event of our summer long “Feed the World” campaign. All proceeds from this campaign will go to the community in Malawi to help provide an animal farm and deep water well so they can be more self-sufficient, just like we are here. For more than 25 years, the ELCA has been a church deeply rooted in faith and in sharing its passion for making positive changes in the world. St. John’s joins other ELCA congregations across the country to boldly participate in God’s work in the world – restoring and reconciling communities, and pursuing peace and justice. “My dream is to one day visit our community in Malawi, Africa to drink from the well and share food from the farm that the Richlandtown community is going to provide them” said Barb Wimmer a member of St. Johns.
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Upper Bucks Area Places of Worship
Bible Baptist Church meets at Strayer Middle School Auditorium 1200 Ronald Reagan Drive, Quakertown 267-772-0288 www.biblebaptistcares.org Pastor: Thomas Harris Bible Study Hour 9:30 am, Morning Worship 10:30 am, Services interpreted for the deaf Christ Church United Church of Christ 101 N. Main Street Trumbauersville, PA 18970 215-538-0142 christchurch10@verizon.net www.christchurchisalive.org A friendly, welcoming church. Change fear into hope, doubt into faith. God is calling. Join us at 11am Sunday. Halleleujah! Christ’s Lutheran Church 1 Luther Lane, Trumbauersville 215-536-3193 Pastor: CarolannHopcke 9:00am Worship, 10:15 Sunday School Free Drive-in Movies Friday evenings June through August, Handicapped accessible, Family Friendly Church Church of the Incarnation (Anglican-Episcopal) 44 S. 8th Street, Quakertown 215-538-3787 Ardores@verizon.net www.IncarnationQuakertown.org Pastor: Most Rev. Thomas J. Kleppinger Traditional worship, Biblical faith Sunday 10:30am, Wednesday 10:00am Deep Run West Mennonite Church 1008 Deep Run Road, Perkasie 215-257-9643 deeprunwest@verizon.net Pastor: Rodger Schmell Service 10:30, nursery available, Sunday School 9:15, Men & Women’s Bible studies, Young Adult Bible Study & Programs, Preschool through High School age programs & events. All welcome to join us! Emmanuel Episcopal Church 560 S. Main Street Quakertown, PA 18951 215-536-3040 emmanuelchurch11@yahoo.com www.emmanuelquakertown.org Sunday services at 8am and 10am, Visitors and new members always welcome! Evangel Assembly of God 401 Arch Street, Perkasie 215-453-1565 • www.perkasieag.org Pastor: Rev. Gary Saul Where God’s Love Changes Lives
First United Methodist Church 501 Market Street, Perkasie 215-257-4626 fumcperkasie@verizon.net www.fumcperkasie.com Pastor: Steward Warner Mission: Share God’s love, Make and nurture disciples of Jesus Christ, positively impact our community and world. Good News Church 424 Juniper Street, Quakertown 215-536-4393 Pastor: David Markey, Jr. An alternative to the ultra-contemporary Sunday Worship and Children’s Church 10:30 am, Wednesday Bible Study 7:30pm, World Evangelism Fellowship affiliate. Good Shepherd Church (Episcopal) 1634 Hilltown Pike, Hilltown 215-822-3930 Pastor: The Rev. Catherine Kerr 10:00am Sunday Eucharist Grace Bible Fellowship Church 1811 Old Bethlehem Pike N., Quakertown 215-536-6096 grace@quakertownbfc.org www.quakertownbfc.org Pastor: Ron Kohl, Sr. Pastor Sept-May 9am Sunday School for all ages, 10:10am Morning Worship, Evening worship 1st & 3rd Sundays 6:30pm, Small Group meetings 2nd & 4th Sundays 6:30pm Morning Star Fellowship 429 S. 9th Street, Quakertown 215-529-6422 Pastor: John Decker www.mstarqtown.org Services at 9am & 11am, Children’s Ministry provided, EastWest Cafe open with free coffee. Celebrate recovery Wednesday 7pm. Check website for more info. MorningStar Moravian Church 610-282-1908234 S. Main Street, Coopersburg coopmoravian@aol.com Pastor: Lance Fox Sunday services 10:00am. Small, friendly Protestant church. Community mission: Serving free dinners once per month. All are welcome. Call for information. Pennridge Christian Fellowship 720 Blooming Glen Road, Blooming Glen 215-257-7309 kallebach@pennridgecf.org www.pennridgecf.org Pastor: Thomas Vargis Sunday worship 10:30am, Sunday School after song service (infants to age 12), Wed evenings
7pm w/ prayer, Crossroads youth & (Sep-Apr) boys and girls clubs. All are welcome. Quakertown United Methodist Church 1875 Freier Road, Quakertown 215-536-4992 barb@qumc.com www.qumc.com Pastor: Russell J. Atkinson Sunday morning worship - 8:00am 9:00am 11:00am Sunday School for all ages 10:00am, Communion offered first Sunday of the month Richland Friends Meeting (Quaker) Main St at Mill Rd & Park Ave, Quakertown 215-538-7555 Friends@RichlandQuakers.org www.RichlandQuakers.org Clerks: Kathy Redding, Jack H. Schick Non-Denominational guided meditations Wed, 7pm Sunday worship 10:30am “Absolute freedom of thought and worship is our faith and practice.” Ridge Valley United Church of Christ 905 Allentown Road, Sellersville 215-257-7244 rvucc.pastor@verizon.net www.ridgevalleyucc.org Pastor: Rev. Steve Myren We are a vibrant, welcoming Family of Faith. Worship: Sundays 9:30am. Ridge Valley: Growing Together in God’s Love. St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church 3668 Ridge Road, Perkasie 215-795-2965 office@kellerschurch.org www.kellerschurch.org Pastor: Robert E. Mitman Worship 7:45 & 10:15am, Sunday School 9am, Koinonia Cafe 8:30pm, Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday, Children’s Church 2nd & 4th Sunday. St. John’s Lutheran Church 19 South 10th Street, Quakertown 215-536-3593 stjohnsquak@verizon.net www.stjohnsquak.org Pastor: Ray Miller Sunday Worship 8 and 10:30am, Sunday School 9:15am. Welcoming, Reaching Out, Serving. Elevator available St. John’s Lutheran Church of Spinnerstown 1565 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Spinnerstown 215-536-0734 stjohnsspinnerstown@gmail.com Pastor: The Rev. Axel Kaegler www.stjohnsofspinnerstown.org Worship Service 9:45am, Sunday School 9 9:45am, children age 4 through 6th Grade.
St. John’s Lutheran Ridge Valley 910 Allentown Road, West RockhillTwp 215-257-9643 stjohnsridgevalley@verizon.net www.stjohns-ridgevalley.com Pastor: Amy Hotter Worship: 8:30 am – Traditional, 10:15 am Contemporary w/ Praise Band, Sunday School 9:30 am, Visitors always welcome “You are invited to share our joy!” St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Applebachsville 837 Old Bethlehem Road, Quakertown 215-536-5789 stpauls@netcarrier.com www.quakertown.net/stpauls Pastor: Rev. David Heckler We believe in sharing God’s love in joyful service. Come and see. All are welcome. St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 104 Green Street, Sellersville 215-257-7268 stacey@stpaulsucc.net www.stpaulsucc.net Pastor: Rev. Patti Thomas 8am Rejoice & Praise Worship in Parlor, 9am Sunday School - all ages, 10:15 Worship in Sanctuary, Crossroads 1st Sunday each month 9am in Fellowship Hall.. Trinity Great Swamp UCC Spinnerstown Rd & County Line Rd Spinnerstown 215-679-7710 tgsucc@verizon.net www.tgsucc.org Pastor: David R. Ellis / Matt Gorkos Sunday Worship Services 8am (communion 1st Sunday of month) and 10:30am. Sunday School classes for all ages (preK-Adult) and family activities 9:15am. Trinity Lutheran Church 102 N. Hellertown Avenue, Quakertown 215-536-4345 www.trinityquakertown.org Pastor: Lynette R. Chapman 9 am traditional services, 10:15 Sunday School, 11am Contemporary service, Handicapped Accessible, Family Friendly Church, Dynamic Music Ministry, Community Service Oriented Victory Fellowship Church 120 Ridge Road, Telford 215-257-7906 vam7@truevine.net www.victoryfellowshippa.org Pastor: Dr. Virgil A. Mobley Full Gospel.A friendly, loving, and joyful church where the presence of God is in His house. Check out our website.
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For the Class of 1970, the Door is Still ‘Open’ I almost went home with the door prize again. Since our last Quakertown Community Senior High School Class of 1970 Reunion I’ve had the darned thing stored in the back of my shed. The door prize is...A DOOR! It’s from an equipment storage room at the old football stadium at 8th and Park Ave. Somebody stole it as one of the pranks pulled by our graduating class. One morning, scattered about the original Quad, there were 1,970 soda and beer cans. Another morning the Quad was full of farm animals. I don’t remember all the species, but can still picture the horse. I’d not heard about the door swiping prank until I ‘won’ it in 2010 and had to take it home lashed to the roof of my Mustang. This year, I reminded the Reunion organizers that I had The Door and would be bringing it with me to McCoole’s Event Place. One of them told me to chop it to splinters and burn it (my first choice, too), but others insisted we carry on the tradition. I argued that I was a very poor representative of the class and should not be honored as‘The Door Keeper’ again. They heartily agreed; which, after thinking about it for a while, sort of insulted me. Then, I realized it meant I’d finally be rid of The Door, so I didn’t feel so bad. Not until just hours before the Reunion did I shove the mower, my spare skis and other junk out of the way and wrestle The Door into the backyard. I washed the cobwebs and mildew off it and, with an indelible black marker, added my name to the (getting long) list of honorees. I boldly printed “2010-2015 Jack H. Schick” on it, loaded it into the back of my Blazer (much more convenient than the Mustang), and prepared to bid The Door good riddance - or so I thought. The Reunion was scheduled for 6pm to 10pm. I adhered to my old adage: “Better an hour early than a minute late,” and got here about twenty till. The idea of finally getting rid of The Door inspired my promptness, too, I’ll admit. I had to park way back near 14th St., but was able to solicit help from an old classmate to tote the cumbersome Door over to McCooles and prominently display it. I was anticipating the big drawing more than anyone else there. I tried to get them to toss my ticket stub in the trash instead of the ‘lucky jar’, but they didn’t. My chances were one in seventy-five or so, so I wasn’t too scared. I’ve only attended our 20th, 40th and now 45th Reunion. At the 20th there were still vestiges of the old cliques and groups, and still a hint of the famingegos and abrasive personalities. By our 45th, most of us (I have to limit it to ‘most’), have grown out of that and into our sagging skins and graying hair. I felt a little uncomfortable, though. I was really embarrassed when some strange bald
guy eagerly came up to me, said “Hi,” and turned out to be a ‘best friend’. “Hey! What the heck happened to you!?” I almost said, but then realized that I’m pretty fat and old, too. Half of the people I didn’t remember even after they told me their names. But, I’ve noticed that I forget things like dentist appointments and birthdays more often now, too. We wore Q-shaped ‘badges’ with our year book photos on them, which didn’t help much with identification--I didn’t study up in advance. We wrote our names on the ‘Q’,for what that was worth. I found myself leaning over close and staring through my bifocals at women’s chests. Fortunately, at our age, most of them don’t mind that anymore. The majority of the girls hadn’t even gotten gray (if you get my drift). When some of them told me their maiden names, my mouth often dropped open. “Had a rough life, did you?” I was often tempted to ask. But then, I hate looking in the mirror, myself. I’ve had a rough life. A couple of grueling hours later, after everybody was well ‘lubricated’, well fed and had reminisced about the Glory Days until they couldn’t stand it anymore, we had the big drawing. They gave away a bunch of stuff, like gift certificates for pizzas and hoagies. When it came time for the door prize drawing, I found myself getting agitated and choked up. I decided to join the raffle chief and ‘officially’ pass on The Door to the next honoree; to the worthy classmate who would be “The Door Keeper” for the next five years. There was no drum roll. The emcee just plunged his hand into the jar, pulled out a ticket and read off the number.... Nothing happened; no one came forward to accept their prize. I got a sinking feeling, remembering my wife’s last words while I was lugging The Door across the yard toward the Blazer: “Good! You’re finally getting rid of the G.D. door.” Finally a woman stood up, but she was adamant, “I refuse to take The Door back to North Carolina with me, sorry.” What could I do? Actually, I’d grown sort of attached to it. I resigned to taking it home again and shoving it back into the shed. I’d drape a tarp over it so the wife wouldn’t notice for a few years. Over the next hour, nearly everyone there signed The Door. I continually whined about it and finally a woman classmate from Milford (who I never did figure out who she was), offered to stash it in her barn. I had to give her my phone number and promise I’d take it back if her husband raised hell, though. The Class of ‘70 has decided that the 50th Reunion will include a bonfire. The Door will be honorably incinerated--unless I can talk the Historical Society or Richland Library Company into accepting it as notable Quakertown High School memorabilia. More articles by Jack H. Schick can be found at Searchwarp.com or Soulofwit.com
Investors Can Learn Much from the American Workforce
We’re getting close to Labor Day, a celebration of the men and women who roll up their sleeves and go to work each day. If you’re in the workforce yourself, you can appreciate this recognition of your efforts. And as an investor, you can employ these attributes of the American worker: • Organization – The most productive workers are those who organize their time and efforts to maximize their productivity. When you invest, organization is also important. You might have trouble gaining traction toward your goals, such as a comfortable retirement, if you own a bunch of scattered investments that aren’t really working together to help you. Instead, try to build a portfolio in which all your investments combine to provide the opportunities for growth and income you need to help reach your objectives. • Perseverance – As workers, all of us go through difficult times, whether with our bosses, co-workers or even the work itself – but we persevere. As an investor, you, too, will experience bumps in the road, in the form of market downturns. Yet, if you avoid making hasty and ill-advised moves in response to potential short-term volatility, you can maintain your focus on your long-term needs and goals – and, as a result, you can help improve your chances of meeting those needs and attaining those goals. • Vision – Workers put in their time, year after year, because they have a vision of what they hope their efforts will yield – a rewarding career, sufficient financial resources for their family, and so on. As an investor, you also can benefit from articulating a picture of what you hope to achieve. And that means
you need to be specific about what you want. Instead of saying to yourself, ‘I’d like to retire comfortably someday,’ pin yourself down as to what this really means. At what age would you like to retire? Will you want to travel the world or stay close to home to pursue your hobbies? How much money will you need to make these wishes come true? Where will this money come from? By answering these and other questions, you can define a vision for your financial future, leading you to the next step – creating a strategy to help turn this vision into reality. • Diversity – The American workforce benefits from drawing on the experiences and viewpoints of people from all different backgrounds. When you invest, you should also seek diversity. If you only owned one type of investment vehicle, such as growth stocks, and the market hit a downturn, your portfolio would likely take a big hit. It’s a given that the value of investments will fluctuate, which means, under some circumstances, you could lose some or all of your principal. But if you spread your dollars among a range of vehicles – including stocks, bonds, government securities, certificates of deposit and real estate – you can reduce the impact of volatility on your holdings. (Keep in mind, though, that diversification, by itself, does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss.) Labor Day will come and go quickly. But by emulating some of the characteristics of the American workforce, you can continue making progress toward your goals – without even having to work overtime. submitted by Bob Podraza in the Edward Jones office on West Broad Street, Quakertown. He can be reached at 215-536-3635 or bob.podraza@edwardjones.com
My favourite poem is the one that starts ‘30 days hath September’ because it actually tells you something. - Groucho Marx
Penn Foundation to Offer Marriage Seminar
Penn Foundation will offer a seminar entitled “The 7 Stages of Marriage” on Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Registration and continental breakfast will be available from 8:30 – 9:00 AM. The seminar will be held in the Loux Healthcare Center - Univest Community Room (807 Lawn Avenue, Sellersville). The cost is free or $40 for Continuing Education Units (CEUs). For more information or to register, visit www. PennFoundation.org. This three-hour seminar will provide a practical timeline for understanding the dimensions and stages of marriage and how love evolves through time in healthy relationships. The Stages of Marriage Questionnaire (SMQ) will be introduced as well as the survey findings from 1,000 couples. Participants will be able to apply learning to relationship education,
couples therapy, and marriage enrichment that strengthens communication, passion, and friendship. Each stage has a set of tasks that help couples develop a committed, loving, and understanding relationship. This seminar will include presentations and group discussion as well as individual and small group work. The presenter, Rita DeMaria, PhD, LMFT, is Founder & President of The Relationship Center in Blue Bell, PA. She is an experienced therapist who specializes in working with individuals and couples who are struggling with relationship, marital, and sexual issues. She is a distinguished professor, author, researcher, and relationship educator and coach and has appeared as a relationship and marriage expert on NBC’s Today Show, CBS News, Comcast’s Newsmakers and It’s Your Call, and CN8’s Your Morning news show.
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Hangin' at The Sale One of the things that I admired most about living in the country isthat I could interact with nature. Not only did I look at the rocks, I climbed them, I wrote on them with chalk, I went to the tops of the tall ones and jumped off, and I pretended that the big boulders in the woods were rooms in my house. There were enough of those huge rocks that I could have six or seven rooms, and hopping from one room to the other would keep me occupied for several hours. After all, it was called East “Rock” Hill. As a child, I was sure that all of those rocks grew out of the ground. Likewise, the trees were my companions. This little girl loved to climb trees, and to swing on the low branches. My childhood swing was a big, beautiful Dogwood tree at the edge of our front yard. The lower branches were perfect for me to swing on until I was seven years old. When I played house, I pretended I was going “Uptown” to shop. My first stop would be the acorns underneath the Oak tree, which could represent anything from eggs, to produce, to meat. I loved to gather the leaves that had fallen from the Walnut tree, cut them up with scissors, and can them in the empty medicine bottles my mother had saved for me. Among all the creative ways the trees provided for me to play, they also provided much enjoyed shade on a hot summer day. I loved growing up in the country. I loved all the pleasures it had to offer. I loved learning about and being near to nature. But, I also loved going “Uptown.” Quakertown was a different world for me. There were more houses, more people, and more traffic. There were “stop” lights, a train, and a trolley. Plus, there were all these stores – butcher shops, tobacco shops, grocery stores, drug, jewelry, dress, shoe, appliance stores, Woolworth’s, and so many more. I was very overwhelmed, but fascinated. It was truly a replica of New York City in this little country girl’s mind. The one place I recall going to shop in the Quakertown area was The Sale, later known as the Q-Mart, and now The Farmer’s Market. I remember my mother holding my hand
as we walked through the market on a weekend. I don’t remember what she bought, but I do remember an animal auction outside at the far end; and, I know for sure she didn’t buy a cow, or a pig. As I grew older, I came to believe that The Sale was the adult “hang out” in Quakertown on the weekends, simply because there were always wall to wall people there. As life happens, I ended up working at the Q-Mart after I graduated from high school. That was my second job, and I worked on Friday and Saturday evenings. The layout was different than when I was a child, as there were a lot more departments inside the building. I worked for the Men’s Department, run by a fantastic gentleman named Herbie. I was there until he closed the store, and then I crossed the aisle and went to work in the Drug Department. Friday and Saturday evenings at the Q-Mart were comparable to a circus. People were everywhere. I think some just came to sight-see and socialize. You would find farmers dressed in their field clothing, and women dressed like they were going to a dinner party. I witnessed scrimmages, all out fights, shoplifting, spousal arguments, and lost children. There was no lack of entertainment, and I always went home exhausted. I would say that I had close ties with The Sale and The Q-Mart. A few months ago when I read that The Farmer’s Market had been sold, I was relieved to hear that it would remain what the people of Quakertown have known for the past 83 years. I look forward to the improvements the new owners have planned for this long time Quakertown establishment. And, I am happy that I can still set up my flea markets out back when needed. “Nothing is ever really lost to us as long as we remember it.” - L.M. Montgomery, The Story Girl Jacque Holliday, a lifelong resident of Quakertown, spends her retired time writing and volunteering. She enjoys taking photographs of nature. Additionally, she writes a blog, Jacque’s Patchwork Journal, at: jacquespatchworkjournal.weebly.com
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American Legion Posts Install Officers
American Legion District Commander Craig Wilhelm swears in the officers of area American Legion posts at a ceremony August 18 held at Quakertown’s Post 242. Incoming Post Commanders are pictured above: (left-right) Bob Parash (Palisades Post 399), Paul Clymer (Perkasie Post 280), Frank Brown, Jr. (Sellersville Post 255), Leo Finley (Quakertown Post 242) photo by christopher betz
American Legion District Commander Craig Wilhelm swears in the officers the Legion Riders of Post 255. (left-right) Sue Hess, Historian; Jim Dean, Road Captain; Joe Graziano, Vice President; Mark Pitson, President photo by christopher betz
Officers of the Sons of the American Legion are sworn in by American Legion District Commander Craig Wilhelm. (left-right) Bob Dager, Adjutant; Tony Hesse, Vice commander; Art Moyer, Financial Officer; Frank Brown, Jr., Outgoing Commander; Danny Hess, Commander. photo by christopher betz
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Erik’s Back to School Picks
September is here and that can only mean one thing! Kids across the country are letting out a collective groan – BACK TO SCHOOL! If school hasn’t already started for you, it soon will be. Almost every school and homeschool curriculum has some kind of reading requirement for each semester so I have compiled a list of suggested school-themed books that are either on my to-be-read list or ones that I already have read and really enjoyed. School for Good and Evil (trilogy) by Soman Chainani This is a fabulous series about best friends, Agatha and Sophie. The friends are polar opposites. Everyone believes that Sophie, who is beautiful and loves pink, will be chosen to go to the mystic School for Good. Agatha, who wears black, unshapely dresses, and has dark, misshapen hair, is expected to go to the School for Evil. The friend’s worlds are twisted when the opposite happens. I enjoyed these books because Mr. Chainani really prompts deeper thinking about what is really good and what is really evil. I like how the characters develop through the series and Sophie and Agatha decide who they really are and what is really important in their lives. This series has the perfect amount of drama and mystery in it, creating the feeling of hopeless despair, and the need for a resolution. Don’t get me wrong, I didn’t think the story was depressing, but it really made you feel for the characters! It kept me hooked. (Ages 10+) Spy School Series by Stuart Gibbs The first book in this series introduces the reader to Ben, a middle school kid who wants to grow up and work in the C.I.A. The only problem with that is Ben is clumsy, nerdy and pretty much a walking hazard. Through a case of mistaken identity, Ben is recruited into a top secret school for junior C.I.A. agents. The series follows the bungling Ben as he attempts to finally be the kind of kid who saves the day. I haven’t read this series yet, but it’s on my to-be-read list. I’ve read some of Stuart Gibbs’ other books and his writing is enjoyable. Plus, I am a sucker for spy stories. (Ages 8+) Wayside School Series by Louis Sachar This is another series that is on myto-beread list. This series of three chapter books were published from 1978-1995. It tells the
tale of an odd school that is thirty stories high, with only one room on each floor but no nineteenth floor. The story is about the classroom on the thirtieth floor. It has thirty students. Oddly enough, all the books have thirty chapters too. This series sounds quirky enough to get me to read it, and judging from what I’ve read previously from Sachar, I am thinking I won’t be disappointed by it. (Ages 8+) My Weirdest School series by Dan Gutman The Weirdest School series is a continuation of the Weird School series by Mr. Gutman. The first book in this series, Mr. Cooper is Super, was published earlier this year. The series follows the antics of A.J. and his classmates at the Ella Mentary School. A.J. and friends are now in third grade. The teachers are still crazy, A.J. still hates school and the wackiness continues! If you haven’t read any of the Weird School books, you are missing out. Dan Gunman’s’ writing is spot on for a younger audience. The books are packed with humor and fun. The reading level is great for independent readers and older kids will get a good laugh out of the stories too. (Ages 6+) If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don’t!, by Elise Parsley As soon as I read the description of this picture book, I put it on my to-be-read list. The story is about a sassy little girl named Magnolia who is determined to bring an alligator into school for show and tell. But after the alligator starts acting up by disrupting the teacher and trying to eat other students, Magnolia starts to think it wasn’t such a good idea but now she has to get the alligator to leave! The illustrations in the book look like a perfect fit to the story (Ages 4+) If an Elephant Went to School, by Ellen Fischer This is a neat picture book that takes a different approach to getting kids ready to go to school. It asks what an elephant would learn in school or an owl or a zebra. These animals don’t need to learn their ABCs! What would they learn? I like how the book gets kids thinking about learning and what they may learn at school in the coming year. It’s a nice way to get kids excited about school and learning. The illustrations in the book are well done too. (Ages 3+) For more on books and reading, visit Thiskidreviewsbooks.com
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Grand View Auxiliary Golf Tournament Raises $30k
The Grand View Auxiliary held its 42nd Annual Golf Tournament at the Indian Valley Country Club on Friday, August 7, 2015. Under beautiful weather conditions, 130 golfers completed 18 holes of golf. The winning foursome included Gordon Hickman, Bob Ockenfuss, Dwight Dudas and Ken Mangin. Tournament Chair, Martha Otto, reported proceeds from the tournament raised over $30,000 to benefit Grand View Health Foundation’s ‘Well into the Future’ campaign. Pictured: (left-right) Andy Barsky, Steve Yurasits, Paul Fite and Dave Ortega submitted photo
Disc Golf Tournament Nets $1824 for Food Pantry
School Supplies Collection Yields 90 Backpacks!
Jerome von Mechow presents a generous donation check in the amount of $1,824 from the Sellersville Disc Golf Fish Bowl Tournament to Pennridge FISH President, Harry Tucker on August 20, 2015.
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The Bucks County Association of REALTORS donated 90 backpacks filled with school supplies to the Bucks County Housing Group in Ivyland. BCHG will distribute them to children in their homeless shelters in Milford Square, Doylestown and Penndel. BCAR’s Reach Out Committee held the school supplies/backpack collection during June and July with Bucks County real estate offices to serve as drop-off locations. Then in August, BCAR members volunteered gathered all the supplies and stuffed the backpacks for this annual event. (left-right) Cindy Branson, Myra Savich and Stefanie Marabella
Boova Haüs Opens to Serve PA Dutch Specialties Serving communities by promoting hope, health and wellness.
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New Vitae Wellness and Recovery provides a comprehensive continuum of residential and outpatient behavioral health services to adults over 18. Our integrated model provides continuity of care to those we serve including families and allies. Recovery supports and services include: • Comprehensive residential treatment • Outpatient services • Brain injury services
Boova Haüs celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting August 28 at store 403 in the Quakertown Farmer’s Market. Learn more at facebook.com/boovahausllc (left-right) Rick Orloff (Richland Twp Supervisor, Senator Bob Mensch, Jason Van Dyke (co-owner), Donald Mensch (co-owner and Bob’s brother), Representative Craig Staats. submitted photo
Ground Broken for Kiddie Academy in Milford Township
• Veterans services • Young adult services • Residential housing including personal care homes, 24/7 staffed apartments and supported independent living apartments • Specialized treatment programs
For more information or to schedule an on-site tour, please call 610-965-9021 or email info@newvitaewellness.com.
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A 10,000 SF daycare center by Gorski Engineering Design/Build is being constructed at the intersection of AM and Progress Drives in Milford Township. Kiddie Academy of Quakertown will employ about 20 people and accommodate up to 150 children. (left-right) Realtor Mike Golarz of Colliers International, Tom Klee, Senior VP of QNB Bank, Rep. Craig Staats, Mike Zion and his daughter, Andrea Zion, owner and director of the new business, Andrea’s daughter, Sara Claussen, Sen. Bob Mensch, and Jerry Gorski of Gorski Engineering submitted photo
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St. John’s UCC hosts Annual Peach Festival
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On August 19 St. John’s Chruch hosts their annual Peach Festival. People from all over the area coming to enjoy food, entertainment, and games. You can see the pictures above and to the side of all the delicous homemade desserts and the trademark peaches and ice cream. photos by casey sherman
4th Annual Upper Bucks Beer Fest a Success
Vagabonds Take Fredericksburg
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self-proclaimed ‘Vagabonds’ Quakertown High School Class of ’58 recently toured Fredericksburg, VA as a h Birthday celebration. Pictured: (front row) Carol Livingston, Lois F. Worthington, Janice Jenkins (back row) David akel, Bill Bissinger, Terry Royer, and Donald Jenkins. submitted photo
Quakertown HS Marching Band Gears Up for Busy Season
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VFW Donates to Womens Homeless VA Center
The John Rivers VFW Post 11322 recently donated over $600 in clothing and hygiene and laundry supplies to the Coatesville Womens Homeless VA Center. Pictured are (left-right) VFW members John Sandle and Paul Gerhart; Anne Brown, center director; Samantha Gerhart. submitted photo
Nase-Kraft Post 255 Donates $4000 to Greenjackets
Office of Consumer Protection Issues Papal Visit Scam Warnings Bucks County Office of Consumer Protection (BCOCP) is warning residents that scams are arising as unscrupulous people try to make money off those of all faiths – estimated to be 1.5 to 2 million – who are eager to see the head of the Catholic Church during his papal visit to Philadelphia September 26 and 27. This is a free, open-air event that anyone may attend, so you need not buy a ticket to get a glimpse of Pope Francis. According to Kenneth Gavin of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, “The World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015 will be aggressively monitoring for counterfeit/black market ‘tickets.’” So if you’re seeing tickets on Stub Hub or other such sites, these are not legitimate. BCOCP suggests visitors regularly check the website of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops [http://www.usccb. org/about/leadership/holy-see/francis/ papal-visit-2015/2015-papal-visit-schedule. cfm] for the latest, most accurate news as events are finalized. And as the itinerary is completed, you can also check the websites of the archdioceses the pope plans to visit – Washington DC, Philadelphia and New York. Other scams to look out for: Train ticket scams. With the lottery system SEPTA has put into place to purchase public transportation tickets for this event, be cautious of “tickets for sale” on Craigslist and other websites asking for wire-transfers to order your tickets. Price-gouging. Be aware that you will get hungry and thirsty. To avoid paying exorbitant costs for food and beverages, plan ahead and
bring your own snacks and drinks. Sale of religious memorabilia. Remember that items sellers are “guaranteeing” were touched, blessed or endorsed by the Pope are very likely not. Parking scams. Owners of small private lots near the events and close to local train stations will take this opportunity to “make a buck or two.” To be safe rather than sorry, look for parking in a well-lit, secure location. If you believe you have been scammed, report it to Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Consumer Protection at 800.441.2555 or file a complaint online at www.attorneygeneral.com. If you have additional questions relating to this potential for scams, please call Bucks County Office of Consumer Protection at 215.348.6060 or email consumerprotection@ buckscounty.org. You are also invited to visit Bucks County Consumer Protection’s web page www.buckscounty.org/government/communityservices/ ConsumerProtection. Bucks County Crimes Against Older Adults Task Force reviews, investigates and prosecutes crimes committed against older adults in Bucks County and works to prevent crimes through professional and community education and to increase awareness of available resources for services. Task force members include the county’s district attorney’s office, coroner’s office, office of consumer protection, register of wills and the area agency on aging; A Woman’s Place and Network of Victim Assistance. 24-hour Hotline: 1-800-490-8505. To learn more: http://crimesagainstolderadultsbucks.org/
Mary Jane (Levenknight) Himmelsbach, of Quakertown, went to
Surviving with his wife are his son, Richard Jr., wife Louise of Quakertown; grandchildren, Nicole Johnson, husband Brian and Tera Remick, husband Keith; great grandchildren, Nancy, Lilly, Zoey, Jayden, Douglas, Tyler, Sophia and Aaron; sister, Minnie Funk of Quakertown and brother, Henry Huhn Jr., wife Marriane of Quakertown. He was predeceased by a daughter, Penny Huhn. Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service is assisting the family with arrangements. www.janauglefcs.com
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Nase-Kraft American Legion Post 255 Commander Frank W. Brown presents $4000 to Scott Mueller to help the Pennridge Greenjackets give every child a chance to play football or be a cheerleader.
be with her dear Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tues., Aug. 25th, 2015 at the age of 93. Mary Jane was the adopted daughter of the late Augustus Henry and Laura Catherine (Durner) Levenknight. She graduated from Quakertown Sr. High School in 1939 and Pierce Business College in 1940. She was a soprano soloist singing in local churches, at banquets, and with the Zion Choral Society for years. Prior to retiring, she worked as a secretary at Quakertown Hospital, Quakertown High School, Lemmon Pharmaceutical, and for 17 years at East Swamp Church. A dedicated member of East Swamp Church, Quakertown she taught 5th grade Sunday School, sang in the choir, was past President of Women In Mission, and helped to complete the comforters that were sentinto the mission fields. Mary Jane is survived by 3 sons, Thomas C., wife Judy of Quakertown, James, wife Carol of Withamsville, OH, and William, wife Beryl of Quakertown; daughter, Jane Bauman, husband Eric of Blandon; 7 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Fri. Aug. 28,11:30 am in the Jeffrey A. Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, 135 W. Pumping Station Rd., Quakertown preceded by a calling hour 10:30 – 11:30 am. Interment will follow in East Swamp Cemetery, Quakertown. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Phoebe Ministries – Richland Facility, 1925 W. Turner St., Allentown, PA 18104.
Larry A. Strohmeier, 73, of Port Orange, Florida., formerly of the Quakertown area, passed away peacefully at home on July 28,2015. He is survived by Pam Strohmeier, his wife of 23 years, and his children Michael McGourney and Susan Pacella, both of Quakertown Richard C. Huhn Sr., 80, of Quakertown died Mon. Aug. 31st at St. Luke’s Quakertown Hospital. He was the husband of Arline (Gleockler) Huhn for 59 years. He owned and operated Rich’s Home Improvements in Quakertown for many years. Born in Shelly, he was a son of the late Henry Sr. and Clara (Erney) Huhn. He was a member of Chestnut Hill United Church of Christ, Coopersburg.
Edward W. Reiss, Sr., 91 of Springfield Twp., died Monday, August 31, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital & Health Network, Fountain Hill. He is the former husband of the late Mildred (Svoboda) Reiss. Born in Spring Valley, PA on August 8, 1924 to the late Helen N. (Eisenhart) Koch. He served our country faithfully in the US Navy during World War II. Ed successfully owned and operated Reiss Hauling from 1952 until retiring. Prior, he worked at the Foundry at the former Bethlehem Steel. He was a member of the V.F.W. #3405 Coopersburg. Loving the outdoors, he enjoyed being a snowbird, traveling to the south for several years in his Winnebago Rialta and made sincere friends from the east coast to the west coast. Survivors: Children: Roger E. Reiss of Millerton, PA, Rosalie D. “Cookie” (John C., Jr.) Cory of Quakertown, Wayne L. Reiss of Coopersburg, Edward W. Reiss, Jr. of Coopersburg, Darlene B. “Dolly” Reiss of Coopersburg, Dennis G. Reiss of Coopersburg, Ronald D. Reiss of Center Valley, Randy D. Reiss of Coopersburg, Timothy P. Reiss of Kutztown; brother: Erwin V. Koch, Jr. of Strausstown; 8 grandchildren; 2 great granddaughters. Predeceased by sister: Arleen C. Lear; stepfather: Erwin V. Koch Sr. Family and friends are invited to call 10:3011:30 a.m. Sunday, September 6, 2015 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main Street – Hellertown followed by the service at 11:30 a.m. The interment will conclude services at Union Cemetery of Hellertown with military honors. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at: www.heintzelmancares.com. Memorials to the Good Shepherd Rehab Hospital – Brain Injury Unit - 850 S 5th St. - Allentown, PA 18103. The family would like to recognize the medical staff from Good Shepherd Rehab Network, Allentown for being so professional & caring.
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The thing that lies at the foundation of positive change, the way I see it, is service to a fellow human being. - Lee Iaccoca
Thomas K. Leidy to Receive Adventures in Excellence Award
Penn Foundation has named Thomas K. Leidy, retired President and CEO of Leidy’s, Inc. as the recipient of its 12th annual Adventures in Excellence Award. Mr. Leidy will receive his award during Penn Foundation’s Autumn Event fundraiser on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 7:30 pm at Calvary Church in Souderton. Recipients of Penn Foundation’s Adventures in Excellence Award are generous people known for their outstanding leadership in encouraging others to maximize their God-given potential and their commitment to supporting our community’s charitable needs through words, work and contributions. Leidy is the retired President and CEO of his family’s 115-year old pork business, Leidy’s, Inc., where he served alongside his brother Terry, who was Secretary/Treasurer. The company was sold in 2012. He has served on Penn Foundation’s Board of Directors since 1985, currently holding the title of Vice Chair. He served as Chair from 1995-2011. Leidy provided the leadership for the Hope Fund Capital Campaign which supported the construction of the Dr. Norman L. and Esther B. Loux Healthcare Center, the Wellspring Clubhouse, and the John W. and
Emily Clemens Recovery Center. An Eagle Scout and lifelong advocate for the Boy Scouts, Leidy has served as a District Chair and on the Executive Committee for the General Nash District (Cradle of Liberty Council) of the Boy Scouts of America. He has also served on the Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania Board and on the Penn State Agriculture Advisory Board. He is actively involved in the leadership of Immanuel Leidy Church and is an advocate for Messiah College located in Grantham, Pa. It is because of Tom’s dedication, leadership, and service to our community that Penn Foundation is honored to award him the Adventures in Excellence Award this year. Penn Foundation’s annual Autumn Event will feature an evening of conversation with ABC News Anchor Dan Harris. Penn Foundation Vice President Karen Kern, MSW, LCSW will receive the 2nd annual Vernon H. Kratz MD Penn Foundation Service Award. 6abc Action News Anchor Eva Pilgrim will serve as the evening’s emcee. A Silent Auction will kick off the evening at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $20 or four for $60. To purchase tickets, visit pennfoundation.org or call 267.404.5937.
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Enjoy your Perennial Gardens Now, but Plan for the Future
September is a good month to sit back and enjoy your perennial garden…. well most of the time! Continue to diligently watch for weeds that rob your plant of moisture and potentially throw off seeds (and spread!) in cooler fall temperatures. Take the time to step back - perhaps with a camera in hand - and re-evaluate your garden. What do you like? What has grown out of control? Where are the ‘holes’ and where is the ‘jungle’? It may be a good time to divide perennials - what should stay and what should go? As the weather cools, you can dig and divide mature perennials and relocate them to a more appropriate place. If you didn’t allow enough space for an expanding perennial (they look so compact in those four-inch pots when you bring them home!), or if you planted a shade-loving plant in the sun, make a plan to divide, relocate or swap some of that plant. Cooler fall nights give the plant time to recover from the shock. The Penn State Extension Publication “Choosing Plants Wisely” http://goo.gl/bUCf0M may help you to identify plants that need to be relocated. Start perusing bulb catalogs now for your fall planting. Spring-blooming-bulbs need at least 14-16 weeks of cold weather to ensure they bloom. Decide where and what varieties to plant for the most colorful impact. Catalogs list bloom times to help you with your decisions. Spring-blooming-bulbs are a welcome sight after a long winter! See Penn State Extension’s “FAQ about Spring Blooming Bulbs” for more information. http://goo.gl/eBL6kv. Q: My tomatoes have dark blotches on the leaves and gray fuzzy spots underneath. I think
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it is late blight-what should I do? Can we eat the fruit? A: Our wet August weather has provided excellent conditions for vegetable diseases. We’re seeing late blight in our area as a result. This fungus grows on potatoes and tomatoes and was the cause of the Irish Potato Famine in the 1840’s. The spores move through the air and can turn a healthy tomato or potato plant into a dead tomato plant in a few days. The fuzzy whitish/gray growth on the underside of leaves contains the fungi spores. If you notice this growth on one plant, take quick action to destroy the dying plant leaves. Do not compost this material! Put it out with garbage. To further explain treatment and prevention of this complicated disease, as well as information about the safety of consuming infected fruit, we’re going to point you to our excellent Penn State Extension Plant Pathology Fact Sheet called “Tomato-Potato Late Blight in the Home Garden.” http://extension/psu.edu/ publications/ul215. As always, copies of any Penn State Extension publication can be mailed to you – simply give us a call! Call us with your home gardening questions and concerns! 215-345-3283 Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 12:00noon through October 2, 2015. Additional hours on Wednesdays from 1:00pm – 4:00pm. You can also mail or email your questions, or visit us in person! “Ask a Master Gardener”, Penn State Extension Bucks County, Neshaminy Manor Center, 1282 Almshouse Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901. E-mail: BucksHotline@ag.psu.edu Please mention that you heard about us in the Upper Bucks Free Press!
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By all these lovely tokens September days are here, With summer’s best of weather And autumn’s best of cheer. - H.H. Jackson
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Dogs and Cats Can Be Friends!
If you want your dog to be trustworthy around cats, you are generally better off starting with a puppy and raising him around cats. It is much more challenging to change inappropriate behaviors in an adult dog than it is to create appropriate ones in a puppy. To keep life simple you can choose to adopt a dog who has a known history of living peacefully with cats. A dog’s desire to chase something that moves is an innate and hardwired behavior. Prey drive is stronger in some dogs due to the genetic influence in herding dogs, terriers, and sighthounds. The association between the presence of the cat and the dog’s experience that cats often run away that make the feline a high-arousal chase object. Good management requires effective barriers, baby gates, cat door (big enough for the cat to escape but too small for a dog to enter) and constant supervision. Always think of vertical escape routes for cats like towers or special shelving. However, all of your management tools are only as good as your ability to ensure their use. If your children (or roommates) aren’t good at keep doors closed, or if your talented canine can open doors, you might need to add
self-closing springs, child-proof latches or padlocks to your list of management tools. You’re likely to be more successful if you combine a foolproof management plan along with a program of training and Five Step Behavior Modification sessions. 1. Stimulus (cat) appears at sub-threshold distance, which is the distance at which the dog sees the cat and becomes alert but doesn’t start barking and lunging. 2. Owner begins feeding bits of high-value treats to the dog as long as the cat is in view near threshold distance. (I like to use chicken for this as it is very high value for most dogs). 3. Cat disappears from view. 4. Owner stops feeding treats. 5. Repeat these four steps until when the cat appears, your dog looks at you with a big “Where’s my chicken?” grin on his face. This is called a “conditioned emotional response” or CER. When you have a consistent CER at your starting distance, you can decrease the distance slightly and repeat steps one through four. Each time you obtain a consistent CER you can increase the intensity of the stimulus – bring the cat closer, have the cat move a little faster. Submitted by Marion C. O’Neil CPDT-KA, CTDI, Owner and Trainer for Molasses Creek Dog Training, LLC Quakertown, PA
How do I know when my cat is sick?
September is feline wellness month! So this is a good opportunity to review some common signs of illness in our felines friends! By nature, they are much better at hiding disease than their canine counterparts. Since cats are predators, their instinct is to hide illness for as long as possible, so they don’t appear sick, and become prey themselves to other predators. While this is often lifesaving for wild felines, for our fuzzy companions, it can make it harder to know when we need to take fluffy in for an exam! One GREAT way to catch things early – yearly exams! Even for healthy cats, a yearly exam can spot warning signs that can help us intervene before he/she is showing signs – which in turn can then help us keep these guys around for years to come! But for those cats that start having symptoms before their yearly exam, here are a few common ones that you should keep an eye out for: 1. Behavior change – a cat who normally acts aloof seeking attention, or a quite cat suddenly meowing a lot, or a friendly cat doing a lot of hiding – these can all be warning signs that something is amiss!
2. Weight gain or loss – many feline diseases can cause a change in weight! Diabetes, hyperthyroidism, kidney disease – to name a few….so weight loss especially, should be a red flag! 3. Change in eating or drinking habits – suddenly acting ravenous all the time, or not eating well at all – each change can indicate a different type of disease/problem! Drinking is a big one too – drinking and then peeing a lot can be warnings signs of many things, but most commonly diabetes or kidney disease. 4. Litter box habit changes – more urine in the box, diarrhea, dry poop or less poop – these can all also be changes worth noting! Though there are many more, these are a few very key changes that are pretty easy to look out for! When in doubt, give your vet a call – it is better to have something checked out, than to let it go and end up with a very sick cat on your hands! Happy September everyone! Dr. Mehaffey and partner Dr. Jen Heller own and operate the new Pennridge Animal Hospital on Ridge Road in Perkasie and can be reached at 267-272-9996. They also founded and curate Harley’s Haven Dog Rescue.
Adoptable Pets Many times in our daycare we notice that a dogs collar is on too tight. The rule of thumb,(interesting saying) , is to be able to have a human finger fit under the collar loosely . If you are wearing a harness on your dog please be sure it isn’t chaffing him under the back of his front legs. When the dog is at home take his harness off and loosen his collar a bit. Humans do the same thing. They unbutton their pants for more room and kick off their shoes and woman take off their bras. My human does all those things. I..... oh-oh. I think I said something I shouldn’t have said. My human just gave me THE LOOK. I better sign off I’m in trouble. (Don’t forget a tag with your address on it for that collar). Bye. Love,M.J.
Meet Big!
Bucks County SPCA
Hi there. My name is Big and here’s what I’m big on: people, belly rubs, exploring, and cat treats. I’m a six year old spayed girl with a lot of personality and a tolerance for other cats. I’ve tested negative for FIV and feline leukemia. As you can see, I have a lovely tiger coat, great looking whiskers, and sparkling green eyes. My brother, “Little,” came to the shelter with me, and he has already been adopted. Although I love my friends here at the shelter, I have been here for almost 6 months waiting for my home. And now it’s my turn. So if you’ll just give me a little chance, I’ll make a BIG difference in your life...in all the right ways.
Big
Meet Jackie!
Hello my name is Jackie! I am a 12 year old, spayed female, Jack Russell Terrier. I am a low key senior dog looking for a warm and loving home. I will need your help at first with basic training skills. My ideal home is a calm household without a lot of activity so I can take naps around the house! I play nicely with other dogs, but I’d rather relax and enjoy the grass alone! I can make friends with cats as long as we’re introduced properly. If you have a house that could use a cute little addition like me please come visit me at the Bucks County SPCA (Quakertown Shelter). I may be a little older, but I have a lot of love still to give. Learn more about Jackie and Big by calling 267.347.4674 or visit them at the Bucks County SPCA Upper Bucks Shelter 60 Reservoir Rd., Quakertown, PA 18951.
Jackie
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• Upper Bucks Free Press • September 2015
Dumpster or No Dumpster?
Upper Bucks, Other YMCAs Celebrate YMCA Advocacy Week in PA The Upper Bucks YMCA hosted local and state elected officials on Tuesday, August 4 to celebrate the 2nd annual YMCA Advocacy Week in Pennsylvania. YMCA Advocacy Week is intended to showcase the many ways the Y benefits the local community through programs and services under the three areas of focus: Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. The Y is a powerful ally and advocate for local communities with its experience in offering high quality programs and services and the maintenance of strong community relationships. The Y has the ability to organize grassroots efforts and influence public policy around a wide range of social issues, such as child welfare and public health. Richland Township Supervisor Tim Arnold, Milford Township Supervisor Tom Courduff, PA State Representative Craig Staats, Mayor of Sellersville Tom Hufnagel, Sellersville Borough Councilman James Hull, Pennridge School Board Member Ada Miller and Brenda Happ, Representative for the office of Senator Bob Mensch, joined Upper Bucks YMCA staff and board volunteers for a morning at the Y. Guests had the opportunity to see the Y’s
summer camp programs in action as well as learn about the nationwide YMCA promotional campaign, Hop the Gap, which is designed to help people understand the Y’s response to the academic achievement gap that occurs during the summer months among students. According to Pat Edwards, Upper Bucks YMCA Executive Director, “Advocacy Day(s) is an opportunity for our community’s leaders to see the Y in action and learn about how it’s contributing to the community.” The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Upper Bucks YMCA serves over 10,000 people annually, including over 5000 children and offers swimming, fitness, child care, youth, teen and adult sports programs and activities. Its mission is to put Christian principles, including honesty, caring, respect and responsibility into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The YMCA has a financial assistance program, supported by the United Way of Bucks County and private contributions, which ensures that no one will have to be turned away because of his or her inability to pay.
Pat Edwards, Upper Bucks YMCA Executive Director, welcomes attendees to the Upper Bucks YMCA’s Advocacy Day, held on Tuesday, August 4
Dumpster or No Dumpster is now a familiar game that many play during my TV appearances, at my antiques appraisal events, and via social media on www. Facebook.com/DoctorLori. After developing the game, I play it with folks as a fun way to help guide them through the process of figuring out what to trash and what’s worth cash! When faced with the decision about which items to pitch from a pile of school stuff, which items would you toss? Get ready to choose. Which would you dumpster? 1. A Munsters TV show lunchbox, circa 1970s 2. A classroom set of instructional cursive writing panels, circa 1960s 3. A macaroni picture frame, circa 1980s 4. Pokemon trading cards, circa 1990-2000s 5. A United States history textbook, circa 1965 Some people don’t realize how much money they are tossing out while cleaning out an attic, basement, storage unit, or vacant home. When you clean out a house and you come across old items that you don’t know about and don’t know their worth, remember they could have significant monetary value. Using the five back to school items above, I will guide you as to how to identify the valuables. 1. Lunchboxes have been collectible for decades. Since the early 1930s, the lunchtime carryall has been a highly recognizable collectible. In the 1950s when cartoon characters, celebrities, and athletes appeared on lunchboxes, they became traded, collectible, and widely desirable. The Munsters TV show lunchbox from the 1970s featuring characters Herman, Lily, and Eddie is a keeper. Value: $175-$250 Ok, so that was an easy one. What about the other back to school items? Do they make the dumpster or not? Remember you only have to decide the fate of five items. Get an in-home appraisal first when you are going through a whole houseful of stuff. Many people call on me for help. Ok, let’s continue. You are cleaning out your Aunt Christine’s house and she was an elementary school teacher… Do these items get relegated to the dumpster? 2. Instructional cursive writing panels were once posted above chalkboards in American classrooms. These teaching aids helped children learn to write in cursive letters. Some of you may remember them, but there is a generation of millennials who were never taught cursive writing. With the introduction of personal computers, teaching cursive writing
became a thing of the past. Unlike other valuable classroom items, these cardboard alphabet letter forms can go to the dumpster. They aren’t worth much! 3. You have to keep the macaroni picture frame because a child in your life made it with love. You can store it for the long term in a plastic storage bag within a plastic tub to prevent insects from chewing it up in your storage area. Value: Sentimental and priceless! 4. Pokemon trading cards, circa 19992000s. Some are valuable today and some are perpetuating a longstanding myth. Here is the real deal: There are some Pokemon cards like the holographic version of Charizard from the first edition printed in 1999 that bring big bucks from collectors. This card in excellent condition can command several hundreds to a few thousand dollars. Most Pokemon cards are worth $5 to $50 each. But, another Pokemon card that gets a lot of press is the famous Pikachu Illustrator card. And, this is important… this card was purportedly never released in English and never sold. It was a contest prize in Japan. It is believe that fewer than 5 such cards exist worldwide and some say that each Pikachu Illustrator card is worth $20,000. In my expert opinion, I don’t think that card is worth $20,000 because no comparable card has ever been sold. If another card like it hasn’t sold for $20,000 then the illusive Pikachu Illustrator card isn’t worth $20,000. Don’t buy the hype. If you find good condition Pokemon cards, make sure they don’t end up in the dumpster. Lastly, do you pitch the old United States history textbook full of out of date information? 5. Like outdated encyclopedias, old history textbooks aren’t worth that much to collectors unless they are special editions, series, etc. Most are best used for DIY or interior design projects, scrapbooking, etc. For instance, I’ve seen DIY bookcases made out of a wooden frame and glued together old textbooks and DIY table base of vintage books with a glass top, too. Some people use the colorful, outdated and cheaply printed maps from these books for a decorative wall display with a vintage look. Keep playing Dumpster or No Dumpster™ to discover which items are worth holding on to long term. Welcome Back to School. Ph.D. antiques appraiser, author, and award-winning TV personality, Dr. Lori presents antique appraisal events nationwide. Dr. Lori is the expert appraiser on the international hit TV show, Auction Kings on the Discovery channel. Visit www.DrLoriV.com , www.Facebook.com/DoctorLori, or call (888) 431-1010.
Follow the three Rs: respect for self, respect for others, responsibility for your actions.
- Dalai Lama
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Downtown Streetscape Project Set in Motion BY JANN PAULOVITZ Quakertown Borough’s new Tree and Sidewalk Committee came together a little over a year ago as a subcommittee of the Borough’s Economic Revitalization Committee to address the pressing issue of the deteriorating sidewalks in the downtown area. Committee members include Borough Council members Jann Paulovitz (chair) and Michael Johnson, Borough Code Enforcement Officer Doug Wilhelm, and local business owner Michael Cygan. After listening to the complaints and concerns of local business owners and residents about the trees and sidewalks, especially along Broad Street, the committee recommended and the Borough Council agreed, after going through all of the proper channels and procedures, that 34 trees be removed. Seventeen new trees will be planted along the downtown street. The new trees will be strategically placed so as to not interfere with lighting or store front signage. A further 17 new trees will be planted in Quakertown’s park system. This ensures that every tree that had to be removed from the Borough will be replaced. The committee asked various local nurseries for recommendations on the type of tree that should be planted in the downtown. The committee decided that the Accolade Cherry tree would be best suited to the Borough environment. The trees’ rounded form flowers in the spring and have a lifespan of 50 years or more. They are relatively low maintenance with no
significant negative characteristics. The cherry trees will grow to be about 20 feet tall when mature and have a 25 foot spread. Because of the low canopy level the trees are suitable for planting under power lines and they are highly tolerant of urban pollution. To combat any upheaving of the new sidewalks by tree roots, the new trees’ roots will be controlled with Bio-Barrier Root Control, this will divert the roots and the trees to concentrate growth in branch roots. Porous Pave, a rubber landscape material, will be installed around the trees as an additional safety measure. Before the new trees can be planted, new sidewalks will be installed in the downtown. With help from Michael Cygan of Lewis Brothers Contractors, the committee agreed to continue the concrete pattern in front of QNB Bank with a brick paver insert. An example of this can be seen in the new sidewalk in front of the Karlton Building at 308 – 310 West Broad Street which is currently undergoing renovation. This matches the Triangle Park pavers and brings consistency to the downtown. Electricity will be added under the brick pavers for continuing improvements of the sidewalk project for the addition of tree lighting and possibly music. Quakertown Borough will be securing brick pavers to maintain the continuity of the new sidewalks. The Borough will be actively seeking grants and sponsorships for this project as well as looking to Borough Council for support.
Publisher’s note: I spent some time with Jann Paulovitz the other day to discuss the changes taking place in Quakertown’s Downtown, both now and in the future, as well as ‘the word on the street’ as I hear it in my ramblings around town. First, when the chainsaws were first fired up just a couple weeks ago and the trees lining Broad Street began to fall, there was a lot of fervor about what was happening and why. It came as a surprise to all with whom I spoke, merchants included. While the ‘streetscape’ project has not been kept a secret, the actual plan has been a work in progress since the Revitalization Committee was formed just over a year ago. A scheduling opportunity to have a tree company remove the trees came quickly and was seized by the committee. Merchants and business owners were to have received notifi-
cation from the borough, but none I spoke with received that communication, myself included. Some visitors, residents, and business owners were quick to take to social media to express their concern about the starkness of the downtown and the ugly stumps left in the wake of the felled trees. Nonetheless, the streetscape plan has been set in motion which will solve the number one complaint I’ve heard for at least the past 15 years from downtown merchants - the raised and broken sidewalks - which it turns out was caused or made worse by the roots of the trees that were just removed. Jann tells me that the stumps will be treated shortly to decompose, (which takes quite a while, I’m told) as the intricacies of the sidewalk replacement project are hammered out. By this time next year, a much more attractive Broad Street streetscape is expected. cjb
photos by christopher betz
Gallery of the Arts Slated
Gallery Of The Arts takes place this fall on September 20th. New this year is more entertainment for the whole family. The planning committee hopes that the added attractions will increase the already growing number of people attending each year. “Our artist and crafter turn out has been increasing steadily for the past three years,” says committee chairperson and local business owner Elayne Brick. “We would like to augment that growth by appealing to a larger audience and continuing this terrific tradition, now in its 47th year.” In addition to the expected 115 artists, crafters and community organizations, the event will include family-friendly live music,
food and beverages, handicapped parking and additions to the children’s area. Families will be entertained by balloon-shaping clowns, art stations, an alpaca and seeing eye puppies, karate and Irish dance demonstrations and much more. Local youth musical groups the Upper Bucks Alliance for Creative Expression and Got Strings? will also perform. Gallery Of The Arts takes place at Main Street and Temple Avenue in Sellersville from noon to 5:00 PM. Parking is available at the Sellersville Fire House, Lenape Park and surrounding streets. A full schedule, as well as artist and crafter registration information, can be found online at galleryofthearts.org.
Halloween Parade Scheduled
Organization of Quakertown’s 48th Annual Halloween Parade is well under way. The Parade will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2015 (raindate: Sunday, October 25, 2015), starting at 2:00pm. Formation will begin at 12:30 on 5th, 6th, and 7th streets. For this year’s parade, The Lion’s Club of Quakertown will once again be partnering with the Quakertown Food Pantry to raise awareness about the valuable service it provides to our community. We are asking that spectators of the parade, in addition to considering a donation of at least $1 a piece to help defray the costs of the parade, also consider bringing at least one non-perishable food item to be picked up during the parade. This year represents the seventeenth year the Lions Club of Quakertown has organized the
parade after taking over the responsibility from the Quakertown Jaycees. We hope the 2015 parade will be one of the biggest and best in its 48 year history, and welcome any suggestions or volunteers from those who have interest. We continue to look for participants in all categories, especially commercial and non-commercial floats. All who are interested in participating can pick up entry blank forms at various retail locations in Quakertown, including all QNB Bank locations in Quakertown, Moyer’s Shoes, and others, as well as, Quakertown Borough Hall. If anyone has any questions or wishes to volunteer, please contact Tom Klee at (215) 538-5600 ext 5641. Entry deadline is October 14, 2015.
Something for Everyone at 3rd Annual ‘Art Jam’
The 3rd Annual Souderton Art Jam takes place Saturday, September 26 from 10 am to 5 pm. The Art Jam was created as a venue to showcase everything art including fine art, dance, theater, music and poetry. There will be something for attendees of all ages including a chalk art contest for children and craft beer/wine tasting for adults. The Souderton Art Jam is a free art festival hosted by Souderton Telford Main Streets, whose revitalization mission includes establishing our community as a cultural arts destination. Since its inception the Art Jam has grown exponentially thanks to the great entertainment, art, food and beverages which draw people from the surrounding communities. The event takes place in the 10 acre Souderton Community Park at Wile Avenue and Reliance Road, known for its bandshell which hosts Concert Sundaes throughout the summer. Over 30 exceptional artists will be joining us this year with applicants still rolling in. There will be food trucks like Underground Donuts and local favorites including Jesse’s Barbecue to feed the hungry masses and satisfy the most discerning sweet tooth. We will once again participate in the Global
100Thousand Poets for Change event with a separate tent featuring a whole day of performances by poet laureates, students and even a poetry slam. The featured bands this year will be Aaron David and the Wise Owls, and the Other Brothers with sound and dj/emcees Ben & Hannah Randall of Randall DJ Services. The Tasting Tent is the ticketed portion of the Art Jam with a VIP hour from Noon until 1 that includes food from local restaurants and vendors, and fun freebies for attendees which is limited to 50 tickets sold ($55 each). General admission ($25 in advance, $35 event day) is from 1 to 4 pm and includes a VIP seating area where you can enjoy your beverages while watching the band and socializing with your friends. There will be great brews from Round Guys, Weyerbacher, Victory, Yards and River Horse; hard cider from Kurant, and wine from Blue Mountain Vineyards, Country Creek and Unami Ridge Wineries. Mark your calendar and join us for a fabulous Saturday of art in the park, September 26. For more details and to buy tickets to the Tasting Tent, go to www.stmainst.org/ artjam.
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• Upper Bucks Free Press • September 2015
Never Ending Highway
Pumpkin Ball to Light up the Night On October 3, Quakertown Alive! hosts its biannual charitable black-tie gala, the Pumpkin Ball. Quakertown’s Raymour & Flanigan showroom atrium will be the venue for a night of dancing, dinner, open bar, live music, and live and silent auctions. There will also be displays from our many local artists. This year’s theme is “Light Up the Night” in memory of Quakertown Alive! friend and volunteer, Shirley Errickson. Proceeds from the gala will benefit the lighting of Quakertown Borough’s new trees. “Shirley was a special person to Quakertown and Quakertown Alive!,” says Pumpkin Ball Committee Chairperson Jann Paulovitz. “She was a big part of organizing our previous Balls, Christmas house tours, whatever project needed a creative touch. Shirley would light up the room with her smile, her exuberant personality, and energy. We are grateful for all she has done and are proud to have the Ball in honor of Shirley’s inspiring legacy of creating memorable community events.” The Pumpkin Ball would not be possible
without the support of its corporate sponsors and supporters. Our Visionary Sponsors this year are QNB Bank and Quaker Color. Innovator Sponsors are New Vitae Wellness and Recovery, First Savings, Penn Stainless Products, U n i t e d Integrity, Tom and Jann Paulovitz, and Beautiful Smiles. Our Venue Sponsor is Gorski Engineering. Our Originator Sponsors are Mike and Nancy Cygan, Dominick’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant, the Vickie Landis Team – KW Realty, and Dream Dentistry and Sleep Care. At the Event Partner Level is Brunner Insurance. Sponsorships are still available; please contact our office for more information. Tickets are now on sale at the Quakertown Alive! office, 312 W. Broad Street, and Quakertown Borough Hall, 35 N. Third Street, for $150 per person. Due to space considerations, tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. For more information, please contact us at 215-536-2273 or Michele@quakertownalive.com.
The other day I was driving to and from NJ picking up boxes for another job. My daughter was along for the ride so I had someone to talk to on the way. It was a fun way to make the trip go by and she was good company. As we were getting on the highway she started to talk about how her brother had told her about a highway that never ended. Of course he was referring to a highway in a game he plays, (I think) but she asked me what highway it was. In her mind she was envisioning a roadway that just never stopped going on in front of her. But before I answered her ...I thought about it a bit… then I said...” The information highway never ends. You can never learn too much.” She just sat there staring at me as if I was crazy and then said, “Wow Dad, great answer!” What does this have to do with exercise and training? When it comes to training and developing programs for my GetReal Training clients, it is the up to date information that is most beneficial. Our exercise programs are thought out, not just a bunch of stuff thrown together. It is easy to just throw a bunch of exercises together and call it a program. But if you don’t know why you choose certain exercises or how to arrange them to keep you safe and effective, then it’s not a quality program. Most people get “lost” at the gym. They panic and head right to a treadmill; walk or jog for a half hour and leave. Why? All that equipment is overwhelming and they don’t know what to do or where to start. The way to learn is to READ. Read books that explain exercise programming and learn why you are doing what you are doing. Learn about the equipment, how and WHEN to use it. What are your goals? Not every piece of equipment will help you reach your goal. Not every machine is effective or even safe for you to use. Again read, learn, and understand their limitations. Don’t just be a sheep and go use the Smith Machine
(an example) because others do. Why? Because most times, you are never told that doing squats on a Smith Machine will potentially injure your knees. Why is this? Because of sheer forces at the knee joint in the position you must stand to perform the squat. You would be better off with lighter weight with free weights. At my gym we do mostly free weights. This is because most machines isolate muscles. There is no reason to isolate muscles unless you are trying to build a specific muscle. We focus more on the actions of the joint and not the muscles. But again this is determined by your goal. There is a lot of really good information out there. Find stuff on YouTube and Google. But BEWARE, there is as much junk out there as there is true good information. Don’t get sucked in to a “one exercise fits all” idea. Or don’t think that just because the “pre made” program you found online looks great and effective; it doesn’t mean it is effective for YOU. Learn as much as you can. Begin at the basics. Those are simple exercises that you did in elementary school most likely. Push ups, pull ups, squats, etc. Keep it simple. Master those basics. Once you have mastered the basics you can move on to more advanced versions of them. Exercising can be done anywhere when you keep it simple. Make your program specific to you. If you sit a lot with your hands on a keyboard all day then the last thing you need to be doing is a lot of heavy bench presses. But you better include rowing/pulling in your program. You have the ability to search for the information you need to be great at your job. Take the same care for your exercise and health. When your job is over or you retire you still have your health to deal with. Don’t hide behind an “I don’t know” attitude when the information highway is at your fingertips all the time and it’s endless!! Ask questions and seek answers!! Learn, be educated about your health! Then train hard and become an amazing human!! Get Results, GetReal Training!!!
Did you know? The only US President to have had a September birthday was William Taft. His term was 1909-13.
Quakertown Alive! Brings Dollars to Improve the Face of Downtown Quakertown Alive!, the Borough’s accredited national Main Streets program, received a $50,000 matching grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development to assist local business property owners improve their building facades. This matching grant will invest $100,000 to the downtown area over the next few months as approved applicants work to complete building projects. The first grant was recently awarded to Jerry and Kathy Gorski of Gorski Engineering for the adaptive reuse of the historic Best Made Center on South 5th Street. Working to gain grants for the businesses in the downtown Quakertown area is a part of Quakertown Alive!’s mission to help forward the process of revitalization in downtown area. Quakertown Alive! was granted Keystone
Community Designation status this year. This stature grants Quakertown Alive! priority for future grant funding. Quakertown Alive!’s Executive Director said, “Our Design Committee is diligently working to process all of the applicants in a timely manner so that we can apply for a new façade grant in 2016.” Naylor is also pleased and encouraged that small business owners are able to expand their business investment dollars by taking advantage of these grant funds. “Improvement dollars can be difficult to budget for small business owners. The Design Challenge Grant is a way to partner with our local small business owners to enhance historical features and improve the visual appeal of downtown Quakertown.”
Gorski Engineering was awarded the first grant money from the Design Challenge grant for the adaptive reuse of the historic Best Made Center. Pictured (left-right): QA! Executive Director Naomi Naylor, QA! President Nick Bianchini, QA! Design Committee Chair Lynn Kraft, Kathy and Jerry Gorski, QA! Board Members Jann Paulovitz and Lynda Ulrich. photo by christopher betz
September 2015 • Upper Bucks Free Press •
Make It a Date with your Best Friend
Every dog owner knows there is no one more loyal, loving, and caring then their very own dog. They provide unconditional love, joy, security and compassion at our most vulnerable times. No one knows this better than a cancer patient. Regardless of the diagnosis, living with cancer is a very frightening, emotional, challenging time and who better to have by your side than your best friend, your Canine Caregiver. They will sit with you for hours, they will lick away your tears, they will wag their tails and jump for joy just because you’re you. On Saturday, October 3, 2015, from 10am to 2pm the Upper Perkiomen and Upper Bucks communities will join forces to host the American Cancer Society Bark for Life event at the Green Lane Park in Green Lane. This day we will celebrate our most loyal companion - our canine “best friends” – honoring their life-long devotion as our Canine Caregivers. Canine Caregivers come in all shapes and sizes - Canine Companions, Guide Dogs, Service Dogs, Rescue Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Police Dogs, Cancer Survivor Dogs, and Diagnostic Dogs. On this day, all dogs, along with their owners, are joining the American Cancer Society as Relay participants to celebrate cancer survivorship, honor loved ones lost to cancer (both human and canine) and fundraise in support of cancer research, education, awareness, patient services and advocacy. Did you know that many of the medical breakthroughs for human cancer treatment are successful for canines as well? A fun-filled day - so much to do and something for everyone! Come hungry! Relay teams will have FOOD concessions and baked goods (and doggie ice cream for your pup). There will be vendors for both humans and canines, demonstrations, games (for you, your dog and your kids!), Face Painting, Raffles, a Kissing Booth and so much more! Registered pups will receive a Bark for Life bandana and a doggie goodie bag ($50 value) filled with fun stuff for your pup and money saving coupons for you. Pre-registration is just $10! Go to www.relayforlife.org/barkpaupperperk and sign up today! If you’re courageous and want to start your own Bark for Life team that would be doggone awesome!! Information for team registration is also available at www.
relayforlife.org/barkpaupperperk. Get FREE raffle tickets! In late October some Relay volunteers will be visiting the Hope Lodge. For those not familiar, the Hope Lodge is a home away from home in Philadelphia providing complimentary lodging for cancer patients receiving treatments at nearby hospitals. Help us provide the everyday items they need so they can focus their time and energy on getting well! For every item you donate you will get one free raffle ticket to earn a chance to win one of many raffle items. Items needed most: paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, napkins, paper plates, plastic cups, dish soap, aluminum foil, cling wrap, bleach, Lysol spray, dryer sheets, trash bags, class cleaner, zip lock baggies, batteries, kitchen cleansers, toilet bowel cleaner, individually wrapped hard candies (mint/lemon). Make it a date with your furry buddy! The American Cancer Society Bark For Life is an incredible way to ‘take a bite out of cancer’, smile, and make new friends – canine and human. All proceeds benefit ACS services in our community. Join our current sponsors and help make Bark for Life 2015 a huge success! We have several sponsorship levels available: Top Dog ($300), Leader of the Pack ($200), Tail Wagger ($100) and Kissing Booth ($50). For more information about sponsorship, please contact Lori at BarkforLifeHope@gmail.com. We hope you will join us in our celebration. The heart of Bark for Life is the relationship between survivors and their canine companions. Every family, co-worker, friend, or community member who has been witness to a cancer experience is invited to attend – and if you have a pooch, bring them along! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Janine at U.P.BarkforLife@gmail.com Lori at BarkforLifeHope@gmail.com. Many thanks to our Top Dog Sponsors: Family Caregivers Network, Town & Country Newspaper, Duraclean Restoration, Therapy Plus, Perkiomen Animal Hospital, Upper Bucks Free Press, The Shopper’s Guide -- Leader of the Pack: LifeQuest – Tail Waggers: Perkiomen Tours, Taboo Salon & Spa – Kissing Booth: Macody Self Storage
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Bucks 4-H Members Show Off Prize Winning Animals At the Middletown Grange Fair, 4-H members from all throughout Bucks County gathered to showcase their animal projects. There were over 500 animals at this year’s fair, including alpacas, beef and dairy cattle, goats, rabbits and cavies, sheep, and swine. There was no poultry at this year’s fair due to the state-wide ban on poultry exhibitions to prevent against Avian Influenza. Members worked with their animals all summer long to get themselves and their animals ready to enter these show rings. These members could be seen using every available hour washing, clipping, and otherwise beautifying their animals and when these animals entered the ring you could tell that they were looking their very best. Bucks County 4-H members competed in a variety of different shows and classes. In the Alpaca Show, Bella Kobrzynski of Doylestown won Grand Champion Showman and Alexis Morris-Ng from Bethlehem won Reserve. Justin Awckland won Grand Champion Fitter and Grand Champion Showman during the Beef Show. The Grand Champion Market Steer, Houston, was also owned by Justin Awckland from Quakertown. The Best of Show for the Dairy show was Doylestown’s Erin Wolfe’s Misty-Z Snapple and the James L. Howe’s Award for Fitting and Showmanship for Dairy went to Sandra Krone of Fountainville. During the Goat Show, Addison Rush from Doylestown won Best in Show and Reserve with his meat goats. The
Master Rabbit Showman was Jessa Raab of Langhorne and the Master Cavy Showman was Bella Kobrzynski for the Rabbit and Cavy Show. The Best in Show Rabbit was a Havana owned by Jenna Degner of Levittown and the Best in Show Cavy was an American owned by Nicole Heyer of Perkasie. Isaac Bachman of Chalfont won Grand Champion Fitter and Allen Bromm of Forest Grove won Grand Champion Showman in the Sheep Fitting and Showmanship Contest. 4-H Sheep members also competed in the Open Sheep show where Eve Talton from Wycombe won Champion of Show with her Sulffolk Ewe and Ryan Coleman of Chalfont was Reserve. The Grand Champion fitter of the Market Hog Show was Hannah Landis from Perkasie and the Grand Champion Showman was Addison Rush, who also owned the Grand Champion Market Hog. The Market Hog and Market Lamb Auction sales were also a huge success with the Grand Champion Market Hog going for $825 and the Grand Champion Market Lamb going for $500. The most significant success, though, was that of the entire weekend: both 4-H members and volunteers worked incredibly hard to set up and put on these Livestock Shows. Some members stayed long hours at the fairgrounds each day during the fair, in order to give their animals and projects the attention and care that they needed. The work ethic of these youth and the banding together of 4-H volunteers is what really made the 2015 Middletown Grange Fair.
(left-right) Kyleigh Awckland of Quakertown, with Moses the Reserve Champion Steer. Justin Awckland
of Quakertown, with Houston the Grand Champion Steer.
photo by marie leatherman
VFW Offers Scholarships
The Veterans of Foreign Wars has scholarship funds for those students that are interested. There are two age categories. The first age group is from 6-8 grade. For this age group the program is the Patriot’s Pen. The Patriots Pen is a written essay. For grades 9-12 the program is called the Voice of Democracy. This program must be written plus put on C.D. Both programs have a specific theme. Your local VFW called John Rivers Memorial VFW Post 11322 has the information needed to enter these programs. Remember both programs have monetary value that can be used for your college tuition. The VFW also has programs to recognize Firefighter, EMS, Nurses and Law Enforcement. If you would like to nominate somebody for one of these call 267-992-4973 The John Rivers Veterans Center will be making Christmas ornaments again this year. This fundraiser will offer people a chance to buy a unique Christmas ornament. This ornament will be in Memory or Honor of a Veteran. The ornament will include the individual’s name. This is a unique way to do something in Memory or Honor of a Veteran Most families have had or still do have someone that served
in our United States Military Forces. For an individual the donation will be $25 and for a business the donation will be $50. The John Rivers Veterans Center donated items to the Victory House in Bethlehem. This organizations is a men’s homeless center that has veterans in it. We also donated items to the Coatesville VA Women’s Homeless Center. Thank you to those that donated items to help support veterans. In September we will be having a fundraiser on the 16th @ Eco Domani in Coopersburg from 3-9. On the 26th we will be @ the Quakertown Applebee’s from 8-10a.m. If interested in a ticket for the flapjack fundraiser or information about the 16th call 267-992-4973. If you are a Veteran and having a Milestone in your life we may be able to help. If you need a place to have this milestone in your life call us. Thanks to Boy Scout Troop 55 from Trinity Lutheran Church for the can good donations. If you need support in this area call the post @ 215-529-0500 and leave a message. God Bless America and our Military Personnel!
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• Upper Bucks Free Press • September 2015
Penn Foundation Autumn Event Hosts News Anchor Dan Harris
Penn Foundation will host ABC News Anchor Dan Harris at its Autumn Event fundraiser on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 7:30 pm at Calvary Church (820 Route 113, Souderton). A Silent Auction begins at 5:30 pm. 6abc Action News Anchor Eva Pilgrim will serve as the evening’s emcee. Tickets are $20 or four for $60. To purchase tickets, visit www.pennfoundation.org or call 267.404.5937. The award-winning co-anchor of both Nightline and the weekend edition of Good Morning America on ABC News, Dan Harris experienced an on-air panic attack in 2004. He will reflect on that experience, including the events that led up to it and his journey of recovery. In 2014, he wrote a #1 New York Times best-selling book about his experience – 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Really Works – A True Story. Harris joined ABC News in March 2000 and has covered many of the biggest stories in recent years, both in the United States and around the globe. He has reported on mass shootings; natural disasters; combat in Iraq, Afghanistan, Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank; the drug trade; child slavery; endangered animals, and more. Domestically, Harris has led ABC News’ coverage of faith, with a particular focus on the evangelical movement. Harris has been honored several times for his journalistic contributions. He received an
Edward R. Murrow Award for his reporting on a young Iraqi man who received the help he needed in order to move to America, and, in 2009, won an Emmy Award for his Nightline report “How to Buy a Child in Ten Hours.” In 2013, he received the ASPCA’s Presidential Service Award for Media Excellence. The Autumn Event has become Penn Foundation’s signature fundraiser and one the community highly anticipates year after year. Last year, more than 700 people attended Autumn Event and even more are expected this year. Proceeds from this event benefit Penn Foundation’s Commonwealth Fund, which helps the organization provide compassionate, responsive, and innovative care to over 10,000 individuals each year. As Penn Foundation celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2015, the vision of our founding Medical Director, Dr. Norman Loux, continues to inspire the transformative work that happens on our campus every day. Through a broad range of diverse mental health and substance abuse programs that are tailored to meet individual needs, Penn Foundation provides innovative, responsive care to more than 10,000 children, adolescents, and adults each year. Our tradition of compassion combined with a strong belief in the healing power of hope and the possibility of recovery enables us to help individuals and families grow, develop, and recover to their fullest mental, emotional, and spiritual health. For more information, visit www.PennFoundation.org.
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